Resource centre
Education and Family Resources
Short, practical introductions to topics that matter to families. Verified external materials and downloadable guides will be added to the resource library as they are approved by the association.
Supporting children's education
Show interest in what your children learn, keep regular contact with teachers, and celebrate effort as much as results.
Preparing children for school
Gentle routines in the weeks before school starts — earlier bedtimes, packing bags together, visiting the school — reduce anxiety.
Educational materials and school supplies
Plan purchases early, pass on good-quality items between siblings and explore community exchange initiatives.
Positive parenting
Clear boundaries combined with warmth work better than punishment. Notice and name good behaviour.
Family communication
Shared meals and short daily check-ins give every child a moment to be heard.
Supporting emotional development
Help children name feelings, and model calm ways of handling frustration.
Encouraging reading habits
Read aloud, visit the local library together and let older siblings read to younger ones.
Children's creativity
Keep simple materials within reach — paper, crayons, building blocks — and allow unstructured time.
Financial planning for large families
A simple monthly budget, a small emergency reserve and awareness of available family benefits bring peace of mind.
Family time and shared activities
Walks, picnics and seasonal traditions such as Jāņi create memories that bind a family together.
Social inclusion
Encourage children to welcome others and to take part in community life.
Community support resources
Your municipality's social service, school support staff and local libraries are valuable first points of contact.
Library
Resource library
Verified guides and links approved by the association will be listed here. Useful official starting points: