A Hawaii-born nonprofit, Child & Family Service (CFS) is celebrating 125 years of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS offers programs and services to those who want to help themselves to transform their lives. The nonprofit partners with families to provide hope and healing in ways that are healthy and empowering. Resources such as The Parent Line propel positive changes into the future. “As Child & Family Service celebrates our 125th anniversary, we reflect on the countless families we’ve had the privilege to serve over the years. From new parents seeking guidance to those navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence, we serve as a trusted source of support for families,” said Amanda Pump, CFS President & CEO. “Founded in Hawaii for the people of Hawaii, our commitment to nurturing families remains as strong today as it was 125 years ago, and we are honored to continue this important work for generations to come.” The experienced phone line team at The Parent Line help callers to problem solve parenting challenges, help decode child and adolescent behaviors, and can advise on how to deal with difficult conversations, especially when situations of crisis arise such as community tragedies or school lockdowns. Free virtual workshops The Parent Line provides free virtual workshops each month. The topics include building safe sleep habits, praising children and their behavior, motivating keiki to stay active, practicing self-care for parents, understanding discipline, understanding and owning your feelings, and helping children express anger appropriately. Visit www.theparentline.org to learn more. Gibson was grateful to have received support and it served as an inspiration to help others. She later became a private tutor and has worked with students and their parents for the past couple of decades. As the Founder of Letting Go With Aloha, she now serves as a Parenting Coach and author of two books, “One Hundred Parenting Tips Inspired by the Pandemic” and “Mama’s Gotta Let Go.” The Parent Line led her to forge this career path and “embrace our children as imperfect humans with perfect souls and trust their journey.” 68 HAWAII PARENT July/August 2024 Author and parenting coach Karen Gibson found helpful advice on her daughter’s sleeping habits through The Parent Line over 20 years ago. “Gibson was grateful to have received support and it served as an inspiration to help others.”
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