Team Dad Seminole County

10/09/2026

All babies cry. Sometimes they cry for longer and harder than we expect.

When the crying feels overwhelming, remember that it’s okay to take a break.

Place your baby on their back in a safe sleep space and step away for a few minutes to breathe and reset.

You are not leaving your baby alone. You are giving yourself a safe moment to calm yourself and return confidently.

10/07/2026

The Period of PURPLE Crying describes a normal period of increased crying in early infancy.

PURPLE stands for:
Peak of crying - Typically peaks around 2 months.
Unexpected - Crying can come and go for no apparent reason.
Resists soothing - Infant may not stop crying, no matter what you try.
Pain-like face - Infant may look like they are in pain, even when they are not.
Long lasting - Crying can last for 5 hours a day or more.
Evening - Infant may cry more in the late afternoon and evening.

When the crying feels overwhelming, place your baby on their back in a safe sleep space and take a guilt free break. This gives your baby a safe space to be while you take a moment to care for yourself.

09/21/2026

Infants cannot always move away when something blocks their breathing.

Soft bedding, pillows, blankets, toys, positioners, and other added products can cover a baby’s face or trap them against a sleep surface. Adult beds, couches, and chairs also create serious suffocation and entrapment risks.

For every sleep, place baby alone, on their back, in a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard with a firm, flat mattress and fitted sheet. Nothing else should be in the sleep space.

A clear sleep space helps protect baby from accidental suffocation.

Learn more at www.safesleepacademy.org.

09/21/2026

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09/06/2026

PSI newest support group, Dads in Loss, begins this week on September 9! This group is a new virtual peer support group for fathers grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infant/newborn

Fathers experience loss differently, and too often that grief goes unseen. This group is a space to be heard, to connect with others who understand, and to know you don't have to carry it alone.

📆 Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 8 PM ET
💻 100% virtual
🔒 Confidential, peer-led space
💙 Always free

🔗 Register at https://loom.ly/4fWYt58

08/19/2026

PSI is launching Dads in Loss, a new virtual peer support group for fathers grieving the loss of a pregnancy or infant/newborn, beginning September 9.

Fathers experience loss differently, and too often that grief goes unseen. This group is a space to be heard, to connect with others who understand, and to know you don't have to carry it alone.

📆 Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 8 PM ET
💻 100% virtual
🔒 Confidential, peer-led space
💙 Always free

🔗 Register at https://loom.ly/4fWYt58

08/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📅

National Night Out on October 6, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join the Oviedo Police Department for the 2026 National Night Out celebration at Center Lake Park! We will have police officers, police vehicles, free food and drinks, bounce houses for the kids, dynamic police K9 demonstrations, face painting, police car finger painting, a live DJ, police and fire equipment and vendor booths and tables! This is a family friendly event where the public can interact with the police department and have a great community evening together! 🚓

This is a free event!🎈

We are looking for sponsors! If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please use this form 👉 bit.ly/4gbVH1T

06/24/2026

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05/26/2026

🚨Watch Out for Look-Alike Alcoholic Drinks This Memorial Day Weekend 🚨

As we head into Memorial Day weekend with family, friends, and cookouts, here’s an important reminder to check your coolers and fridges carefully—especially if children are around.
Many alcoholic beverages now look nearly identical to popular kids’ drinks like:

With similar packaging, bright colors, and familiar logos, it’s easy for a child to mistake an alcoholic drink for their favorite juice or soda. This can lead to accidental alcohol poisoning—especially in young kids whose bodies can't process alcohol the same way.

Tips to keep kids safe:
✅ Keep alcoholic drinks in a separate cooler or out of reach
✅ Don’t assume “it’s obvious” which drinks have alcohol
✅ Read labels carefully before handing any drink to a child
✅ Talk to older kids and teens about the risks

If you suspect a child has accidentally consumed alcohol, call Poison Help right away at 1-800-222-1222. We are available 24/7 for fast, free and confidential care.

Let’s celebrate safely. A few extra seconds of caution can prevent a life-threatening mistake.