Get free, expert parenting tips by text!
PAL by Text is here for anyone who cares for a child, from pregnancy through age 11: parents, parents-to-be, grandparents, babysitters, aunties/uncles, neighbors, friends, teachers. Our messages include quality tips, games, and resources, tailored for your child’s exact age and where you live!
Designed with convenience in mind, simply text “PAL” to 274448 and you’ll be on your way to receiving notices about family-friendly events & resources in your area, as well as parenting tips from trusted experts.
Get free, expert parenting tips by text!
PAL by Text is here for anyone who cares for a child, from pregnancy through age 11: parents, parents-to-be, grandparents, babysitters, aunties/uncles, neighbors, friends, teachers. Our messages include quality tips, games, and resources, tailored for your child’s exact age and where you live.
Text "PAL" to 274448 to activate your free account.
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Get Notices about Family-Friendly Activities, Events & Resources.
for kids age birth to 18
Great things are happening in our communities! And while we won’t overload you, PAL will do our best to let you know about a variety of free family-friendly events & community resource initiatives happening near you.
Typical community notices cover:
- Available Resources: food pantry distributions, health fairs, ect.
- Educational Opportunities: guided nature walks, story time, STEM activities, etc.
- Cultural Events: art or music festivals, heritage events, etc.
- Just-for-fun family activities: holiday celebrations, fireworks, parades, etc.
Get Notices about Family-Friendly Activities, Events & Resources.
for kids age birth to 18
Great things are happening in our communities! And while we won’t overload you, PAL will do our best to let you know about a variety of free family-friendly events & community resource initiatives happening near you.
Typical community notices cover:
-
Available Resources: food pantry distributions, health fairs, ect.
-
Educational Opportunities: guided nature walks, story time, STEM activities, etc.
-
Cultural Events: art or music festivals, heritage events, etc.
-
Just-for-fun family activities: holiday celebrations, fireworks, parades, etc.
Receive Parenting Tips from Trusted Experts.
for kids prenatal to age 11
Receive helpful information on physical and mental health, social-emotional wellbeing, safety, brain development, connections, encouragement and more.
Timely Tips by Text: A whole-child, whole-family approach. Our messages cover:
Receive Parenting Tips from Trusted Experts.
for kids prenatal to age 11
Receive helpful information on physical and mental health, social-emotional wellbeing, safety, brain development, connections, encouragement and more.
Timely Tips by Text: A whole-child, whole-family approach. Our messages cover:
Pregnancy:
- Physical health
- Safety
- Preparing for baby
- Parental well-being
Parenting:
- Resilience
- Encouragement
- Mindfulness
- Stress Management
- Bonding with child
Milestones & How Children:
- Play & Learn
- Speak
- Act
- Move
Learning:
- Math skills with activities
- Encouraging creativity
- Early literacy and reading
- STEM
- Music and art
Community & World:
- Social-emotional skills
- Embracing diversity
- Practicing kindness
- Community helpers
Health, Safety & Wellness:
- Doctor visits
- Physical health
- Mental health and well-being
- Preventing poisonings
Pregnancy:
- Physical health
- Safety
- Preparing for baby
- Parental well-being
Parenting:
- Resilience
- Encouragement
- Mindfulness
- Stress Management
- Bonding with child
Milestones & How Children:
- Play & Learn
- Speak
- Act
- Move
Learning:
- Math skills with activities
- Encouraging creativity
- Early literacy and reading
- STEM
- Music and art
Community & World:
- Social-emotional skills
- Embracing diversity
- Practicing kindness
- Community helpers
Health, Safety & Wellness:
- Doctor visits
- Physical health
- Mental health and well-being
- Preventing poisonings
Connections:
- Health insurance, healthy foods and other needs
- Local events and resources
- Statewide health and safety resources
Connections:
- Health insurance, healthy foods and other needs
- Local events and resources
- Statewide health and safety resources