Safe Kids Central Ohio

06/22/2026

How to handle tantrums: try these positive parenting tips.

Stay calm: Each time you stay calm, it helps children to learn about handling strong emotions from your positive example.

Stick to your decisions: Before saying "yes" or "no" to your child's request, take a moment to consider if it's reasonable. Once you make up your mind, try to stick to it.

Avoid teaching and reasoning mid-tantrum: Instead, it's better to wait until everyone is feeling calmer.

Help your child recognize and express their feelings: Behind every temper tantrum is usually a big feeling.

Encourage behavior you like: Paying attention to and praising the good things they do increases the chances of kids repeating that behavior.

To learn more, attend a Triple P parenting class at Columbus Public Health (https://CPHMyBabyandMe.eventbrite.com) and visit
https://www.triplep-parenting.com/oh-en/articles-and-news/post/how-to-handle-tantrums-parenting-tips/

Learn how to handle tantrums with more confidence and patience.

06/20/2026

Emotional coping skills help children manage feelings that are common, but still uncomfortable. Feelings like uncertainty, worry, anger and sadness can’t just be ignored.

There are many positive ways to support emotional coping skills. Children can learn to express and manage worry and other strong emotions in healthy ways. Handling difficult emotions is a key life skill. It’s something all parents and caregivers can support children and teenagers to develop. Sign up for a parenting class here https://www.eventbrite.com/o/columbus-public-health-my-baby-and-me-119205833351 or visit TripleP-Parenting.com to learn more.

06/17/2026

Is bedtime a struggle? Quality sleep is important for overall wellbeing. Help kids get the sleep they need--positively!

When a child won’t go to bed without arguing, or if they won’t stay in their bed, they end up overtired. That begins to affect their overall health, behavior, and learning ability.

Understanding more about what you can do to get your daily routines running smoothly can help children sleep. It can also help everybody in the family to get a good night’s sleep, too. It’s a lot easier with the right support! Visit https://www.triplep-parenting.com/oh-en/hot-parenting-topics/bedtime-routines/ for more information.

06/15/2026

Parenting is one of the most difficult and most important job you will ever have, and potentially the most rewarding. Sign up for a parenting class today: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/columbus-public-health-my-baby-and-me-119205833351

06/12/2026

Did you know June is Global Parenting Month?

Positive parenting is teaching your children and guiding them with empathy, encouragement and warmth. Discipline means to teach or guide; it does not mean to control or punish.

To sign up for a parenting or childbirth class at Columbus Public Health, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/columbus-public-health-my-baby-and-me-119205833351

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Come see us today at Goldfish Swim School - Upper Arlington for a fun afternoon of dogs, trucks, swimming & safety!!

06/04/2026

See you tomorrow at Goldfish Swim School - Upper Arlington for an afternoon of fun!

-Hop in the pool and learn about swim safety!
-Touch a truck with Upper Arlington Firefighters and Columbus Division of Fire!
-Car seat check & Bike Rodeo with Columbus Public Health
- Kona Ice!
- Al's Delicious Popcorn
-Learn about safety around dogs with Columbus Humane 🐾

See you there 😎