On July 28th we celebrate and honor parents and caregivers during National Parents’ Day!
No matter where in the world they are—or how old their kids might be—parents play a vital role in their children’s lives. From first steps to walking at graduation and beyond, parenting is full of joy and challenges, love and learning. Each July, National Parents’ Day celebrates the close bonds parents share with their children while providing an opportunity to promote responsible parenting and recognize positive parental role models.
Check out the articles, activities, and games below to celebrate this National Parent’s Day. For more parenting tips and inspiration for everyday learning, visit PBS KIDS for Parents!
Supporting Our Kids, and Ourselves
There Are Many Ways to Say “I Love You”
Grades PreK-K
Finding small moments throughout the day to do something together is one way to say, “I love you.” Here are six grr-ific ways to say “ugga mugga,” inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
3 Ideas for Positive Parenting
Grades PreK-3
As parents, it’s only natural to wonder if we’re doing a good job raising our kids. The truth is, what a child actually needs is a caregiver who shows them love and tries their best. Here are some positive parenting tips to keep in mind as you navigate raising children.
What I’ve Learned as an Adoptive Parent
Grades PreK-3
Read one mom’s story about the things she’s learned by being an adoptive parent, and how it’s been the greatest honor of her life to get to be a mom to four remarkable kids.
On Parenting: It’s OK to Need a Break
Grades PreK-3
Being a parent is rewarding — but also exhausting. Here are some ways to reduce stress, enable more joy, and allow yourself to take a break!
Activities, Crafts & Games
Create a Family Handshake
All Ages
Creating a cute, personalized handshake gives you and your child a secret, special way to communicate and greet each other — and it’s the perfect way to show off the love you share!
13 Children’s Books That Celebrate Different Ways to Show You Care
Grades PreK-3
These children’s books offer a look at special ways to show friends, family members, and the community that you care.
Family Interview Activity
Grades PreK-3
What is the best thing about being a parent? Use this interview worksheet to help you and your kids express appreciation for family on Parents’ Day!
PBS KIDS Games to Play Together as a Family
Grades PreK-3
Playing games together, whether they are digital games, board games, or party games, are a great way to spend quality time together as a family. Here are our favorite games for children — or the whole family! — to play together.