Routines are familiar patterns and habits on which families rely to manage their daily lives. As parents often look for ways to save time and be organized, routines become a much needed helping hand. By setting daily schedules, creating family message centers, and arranging storage for personal belongings, families can stay in control of their activities and troubleshoot potential problems.

Las rutinas son patrones y hábitos familiares de los que las familias dependen para manejar su vida diaria. Debido a que los padres con frecuencia buscan formas de organizarse y economizar tiempo, las rutinas se convierten en una fuente de apoyo de mucha utilidad. Cuando establecen calendarios diarios, crean centros familiares para mensajes y hacen arreglos para poner en su sitio las pertenencias de todos los miembros, las familias pueden mantener un control sobre sus actividades e identificar y resolver problemas potenciales.

Ray is a father, grandparent, kinship provider, and role model for children in his community. He is an advocate for healthy parent-child relationships, father engagement, and accessible community resources. Most recently, he was part of the team that produced the PBS documentary, Finding Fatherhood In Colorado. 

Resources to Build and Retain the FCC Workforce 

The problem: Across the nation, the supply of family child care providers is declining. What can be done to retain existing FCC providers, and attract new providers? 

One solution: A suite of National Resources about Family Child Care, published on the website of the Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System (ECTTAS). 

El estrés es un elemento de nuestra vida diaria: la lucha con su hijo de cuatro años para que coma a la hora del desayuno, el sobrecalentamiento de su auto en medio del tráfico, el retraso en recoger a su hijo del centro de cuidado de niños, las confrontaciones con otros miembros de la familia respecto a las tareas y las responsabilidades en el hogar.

Stress is a part of our everyday lives: struggling with your four-year-old over breakfast food, having the car overheat in traffic, running late to pick up at the child care center, confronting family members about chores and household responsibilities.