Guiding Principles
- We value, embrace, and respect the uniqueness of everyone and all families.
- We believe informed and effective parenting is a key factor in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse, as well as the prevention of child maltreatment.
- We believe that everyone deserves access to the most current knowledge and tools necessary to provide and foster a nurturing and healthy environment for children.
- We value collaboration and the strength that comes from sharing experiences and resources among parents/caregivers, families, professionals, and communities.
- We believe in the importance of active education of state and local leadership to support and build strong families, communities, and resilient children.
Parenting Awareness Michigan is partnering with Partnership to End Addiction to host a timely and practical event in recognition of Parenting Awareness Month.
The Prevention Playbook for Parents
Raising teens isn’t easy. Let’s talk about it. Parents and caregivers of pre-teens and teens are invited to a conversation on raising strong, healthy kids in today’s challenging world—with special guest State Representative Stephanie A. Young. This is a free community event.
Event Details: Space is limited
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Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Cost: Free
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Location: Cooper Moon, 1247 Center Street, Lansing, MI 48906
Whether you’re parenting pre-teens or teens, this event offers real-world guidance you can use right away—just in time for Parenting Awareness Month.
34th Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan Conference
Save the Date! Monday, November 9th, 2026
Location: James B. Henry Center for Excellence
RFP – Request for Proposals
The PAM conference provides attendees with learning opportunities about current information on relevant issues, programs, and resources related to parents and families. This includes a keynote presentation; workshops; exhibits showcasing parenting programs and resources; and opportunities to earn continuing education credits. The planning committee seeks parenting-related topics presented from a strength-based perspective with a focus on relevant and practical information and resources.
Suggested feedback from previous years includes the following topics: collaborating with other agencies on how to support parents; cultivating change and racial discrimination; generational trauma; fatherhood; anxiety; suicide prevention; mental health; trauma; adverse childhood experiences; special needs; mindfulness; resilience; and substance misuse. More topics include: online safety and emerging digital risks for youth; child sexual abuse prevention and empowering caregivers; fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD); helping children manage stress; caregiver burnout and self-care strategies; positive childhood experiences (ACEs); homelessness response systems and housing instability; evidence-based parenting programs; safe sleep guidelines; engaging families in home-based physical activity; trauma-informed family healing; prevention strategies that are practical and ready to implement; lived experience perspectives from parents; structured networking and cross-sector collaboration; and sessions that provide deeper, skill-based learning beyond introductory content.
Parenting Awareness Michigan Resource Page
Click here to explore PAM’s Parent Resource Page!
March is Parenting Awareness Month
Parenting Awareness Month website! You’ll find information to attend PAM’s webinar series celebrating parents and caregivers in March, resources, and more!
Share a Local PAM Activity
We would love to share your local parenting or family-related event with our network.
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PAM Feedback Survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 PAM Program Feedback Survey! Your input helps shape our work and strengthen support for families across Michigan. View the summary below to see what we learned and how we’re taking action.
Parenting Awareness Michigan (PAM) 5-Year Strategic Plan
We are excited to share our 5-year strategic plan, which focuses on strengthening our network, enhancing communication, expanding our outreach directly to parents, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission. Click the link below to learn more about how we are planning for the future and supporting parents across Michigan.
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