What are YOU Parent Modules?
The YOU Parent Modules are quick 15 minute videos that help parents support their child's school success.
We took curated content from our YOU, Your Child's First Teacher books and turned the information into videos.
The YOU modules and program aim to help parents support their child's academic, physical, social, and emotional success, and strive to build strong, trusting partnerships between home and school.
Connect. Develop. Empower.
A Wholistic Approach to Success
All 120+ lessons in YOU, Your Child's First Teacher support at least one of the four areas of success:
Academic Achievement
These lessons will give parents skills to support their child's academic success. Topics range from Communicating with Teachers to Financing College.
Physical Health
Physical health lessons help parents with Choosing a Healthcare Provider, to supporting their child with Understanding Physical Changes and Facilitating a Healthy Lifestyle.
Emotional Well-being
These lessons give parents the tools they need to support their child's emotional well-being. Topics include Establishing Boundaries, Talking to Your Child, Being Calm and Consistent.
Social Well-being
Social well-being lessons give parents strategies for topics like Encouraging Friendships and Promoting Healthy Relationships.
The Research
There is 50+ years of mounting research that proves engaged parents impact:
Increased attendance
Decrease chronic truancy
The Vision Behind YOU Parent
A 2014 message from our founder, Sunny P. Chico, whose belief in parent empowerment sparked a movement.
YOU, Your Child's First Teacher Program
A complete book series from the birth of your child through high school and beyond gives parents information and skills to support their child's success. Our training program teaches organizations how to use the program as a curricular resource to lead parent meetings, workshops, or events using the books.
YOU, Your Child's First Teacher began in 2013.
SPC Educational Solutions and Hermania Publishing published the YOU, Your Child's First Teacher program back in 2013. Originally written in Spanish, and later translated to English, YOU was written together with educational and healthcare professionals by Sunny Penedo Chico. The program has reached 7 states and thousands of parents and students since it was produced.
Contact Us
If you'd like more information on bringing the YOU Program to your organization.
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Our Facilitators
Tara Abello
Educator
Tara has been a teacher, school leader, district leader, and educational consultant. She is a mom of two young children.
Maria Broad
Health Coach
Maria is a certified integrative nutrition health coach and fitness instructor. She has a bachelors in psychology and a masters in school counseling. She is a mom of two young children.
Nancy Eike
Educator and Counselor
Nancy is an experienced educator and counselor with decades of supporting children and families through teaching, counseling, and community leadership. She is a mother of two adult daughters.
Aina Ramon Albarracin
Educator
Aina is an early childhood educator passionate about family partnerships. She joined YouParent to help ensure families have simple, effective tools to support learning at home and strengthen school connections. She has two high school aged children.
Patricia de Souza
Educator and Instructional Designer
Patricia is an instructional designer and facilitator who creates engaging, practical learning experiences. She empowers parents and educators through curriculum development and adult learning strategies that strengthen families and student success.
Isabel Tellez
Educator
Isabel is a retired school and district administrator. In her recent years, she mentored novice teachers and was a district-appointee who advocated on behalf of parents.
Tanya Wharton
Facilitator
As a YOU Workshop Facilitator, Tanya supports the well-being of students, families, and communities, a role she began in 2017. Tanya is a devoted mother and caregiver who has welcomed and supported multiple children and young people in her home, creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for growth.
Become a contributor
We’re always looking for educators, parents, and community leaders with inspiring ideas to contribute. Whether it’s teaching strategies, family experiences, or leadership insights, your perspective can help others grow.
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