Why positive childhood experiences are important for all children and families
Positive childhood experiences are protective experiences that help heal the brain from trauma and promote healthy mental health in adulthood.
2023 HOPE resource round-up
Every organization, community, and family practices PCEs differently, which is why these resources leave room for flexibility in their practice.
Seasonal opportunities to practice positive childhood experiences during the holidays – New resource
Through this seasonal resource, there are big and small moments to practice positive childhood experiences (PCEs) during the holidays.
Week of HOPE Resources and Recorded Events
To share the many ways to practice HOPE, we released new resources, informative blogs about HOPE in practice, and hosted a discussion panel called HOPE around the Globe.
10 Ways to Practice PCEs during the Holiday Season
We have updated our 10 ways to practice PCEs (positive childhood experiences) to reflect how we can practice PCEs during the holiday season.
Native American Heritage Month
This month, we are honoring, celebrating, and learning throughout Native American Heritage Month.
A HOPEful Thanksgiving
The HOPE framework emphasizes the importance of positive childhood experiences, and Thanksgiving memories of family gatherings combine the sense of tradition, togetherness with extended family and friends.
Resources Now Available in Mandarin and Vietnamese
Over the summer, two of our high school interns, Emily Chen and Alina Ngo, worked on a project to translate HOPE resources into Mandarin and Vietnamese.
HOPE in National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15. HOPE recognizes how culture, heritage, and tradition play a large role in a child’s access to positive childhood experiences.
HOPE on Social Media
The HOPE National Resource Center is now on social media! We launched our social media in February of this year and have spent the past several months growing our presence on both Twitter and LinkedIn.