Positive Parenting Awareness Month
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors proclaimed January 2026 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month for the 14th year in a row.
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This January, during Positive Parenting Awareness Month, we celebrate empowerment as the strength, courage and resilience that helps families grow and thrive. Join us in uplifting the power within every parent to lead with love, persevere through challenges, and inspire the next generation with compassion and confidence.
Participate in the 'Laid Back Book Club' (available in both English and Spanish) at participating libraries. Read the featured book as a family and share your thoughts inspired by the story using art supplies provided by the library.
Don't forget to enter your name in the raffle for books and prizes from First 5's Triple P – Positive Parenting Program!
Join us for a month full of fun family activities and Triple P classes that we hope will leave you feeling inspired as a parent and as a family.
Laid Back Book Club
Join the Watsonville Public Library and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries as they host the Laid Back Book Club during Positive Parenting Awareness Month. Each participating library has selected a book related to this year’s theme of Empowerment. Read the featured book together and express your reflections inspired by the story, using art supplies provided by the library.
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​Enter your name into the raffle box by February 1 for a chance to win the books!
Join us at these local libraries:
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Downtown Public Library (224 Church Street)
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Book: When We Were Alone
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Felton Branch Library (6121 Gushee Street)
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Book: Abuelita and Me​
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La Selva Beach Library (316 Estrella Avenue)
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Book: Be Who You Are​
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Live Oak Public Library (2380 Portola Drive)
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Book: What Will You Be?
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Scotts Valley Public Library (251 Kings Village Road)
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Book: Featherless
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Watsonville Public Library (275 Main Street #100)
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Book: What Will You Be?
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This is an amazing opportunity to read a featured book encompassing the theme of empowerment, reflect, and become inspired as a family.
Community Events for Families
​​Family Art Day at Pajaro Valley Arts!
January 30th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Location: Porter Building 280 Main Street, Watsonville
​Enjoy hands-on art activities and explore our new exhibit. Fun for all ages and admission is FREE! This event will be bilingual. Admission: FREE!​
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Community Bridges
Family Fairs
Community Bridges will be hosting their annual Family Fun Fairs as part of PPAM! Join this fun event with your family and connect with local agencies, meet the Triple P Parent Educators, and enjoy a fantastic event filled with food, games, and prizes!
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Triple P has created a Family Activity Calendar with 31 days of tips and activities for you and your family to enjoy together! As you go through January, take time to engage in activities, such as reflecting on what kindness means to you, starting a gratitude jar, and moving and grooving as a family! This is a fun way to integrate positive parenting strategies in your everyday life, and as a result, connect as a family.
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