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Fathers Matter Father involvement across a child’s life course is important, especially in a child’s earliest years. GetParentingTips.com offers resources to help parents, caregivers, childcare providers, community members, companies, and organizations give our children hope for a brighter future.

What’s Happening This Week at Your Library: There’s something for everyone at the Abilene Public Library! Below is a look at what we've got planned and all are free for you to attend, no registration needed.

Want to see everything that’s happening this week? Visit our online calendar for full details on all library activities and programs: www.abilenetx.gov/apl/Calendar

Summer vacation is awesome, but school is right around the corner. Get vaccinated now so you don’t miss any fun later. Vax Before You Relax with Summer Vaccination – your ticket to a worry-free school year!

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Let’s say your child throws blocks across the room.

You’ve already said, “Blocks are for building.”

Then another block flies.

And this is usually the moment we want to say:

“That’s it. No TV for a week.”

I get it.

You’re tired.
You want the behavior to stop.
You want them to understand.

But when the consequence is too big, your child often stops thinking about what they did.

Now they’re thinking:

“That’s not fair.”
“Mom is so mean.”
“I’m so mad.”

And the lesson gets lost.

A reasonable consequence is one your child can connect to the moment.

So instead of:

“No TV for a week.”

Try:

“Blocks are not for throwing. I’m putting them away for now. We can try again later.”

Or:

“If your body needs to throw, we can throw soft balls into the basket.”

Reasonable doesn’t mean weak.

It means simple, close, and clear enough to teach.

The goal is not to make them feel bad enough to stop.

The goal is to help them learn what to do next time.

Save this for the next time the consequence feels bigger than the moment.

Neighborhood Services has funding available for their First Time Home Buyer program - and now you can receive up to $7,500 in assistance towards your down payment and closing costs! 🔗 abilenetx.gov/neighborhood

Talk to your kids!!

Online predators are more common than you think. The FBI estimates 500,000 are active daily and children ages 12–15 are targeted most. Know how they operate. Talk to your kids. abilenetx.gov/2213/CAC

June is Here!!!