Better Together Projects
Family activities that help child-parent connections

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child abuse and neglect are preventable, and all communities benefit when children and families are well supported.
All community members have a role in ensuring children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need when they need them, well before they are in crisis.
Each day is an opportunity to build the foundation for our future. We all have a role to play as healthy partners in our communities. We don’t each have to do everything, but we all have to do something.
“Together, we can prevent child abuse, America…because childhood lasts a lifetime.”
#BuildingTogether #PreventioninPartnership
Prevent Child Abuse 2023 Campaign:
“Building Together: Prevention in Partnership.”




Visit PCA’s website to read more about the 2023 campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month
2023 Take & Makes
Watch the video below for each project or download the instructional pdf by clicking on the project photo.
opens in a new windowBedtime Beads
This is an I Love You ritual that caregivers can do with their kids to spark conversation and talk about positive things.
opens in a new windowMindful Breathing Stick
Teaches children the practice of mindful breathing when you want to feel relaxed and calm.
opens in a new windowFeelings SUD Scale
SUD stands for Subjective Units of Destress and this activity can be used to help children gauge the intensity of their emotions.
opens in a new windowChore Jellyfish
Jellyfish chores charts are a fun way for children to keep track of their daily chores and to-do lists.
Past Take & Makes
Click any Take & Make below to view and download each project
opens in a new windowCalm Down Jars (Glitter Jar)
To help kids relax and calm down.
opens in a new windowCaught Being Good Jar
Helps with behavior management of kids and helps parents pay attention to positive behaviors.
opens in a new windowGingerbread Man - Feelings Identification
Helping children identify and become aware to their sensory experiences.
opens in a new windowGratitude Cards
Helping kids learn gratitude and empathy.
opens in a new windowWorry Monster
Helps kids manage their worries by teaching them to let them go.