--- title: "HOPE: Creating Positive Childhood Experiences" slug: "hope-resources-approaching-difficult-experiences-with-resilience" tags: ["Parenting"] updated: 2025-07-31T20:53:06Z published: 2025-07-31T20:53:06Z canonical: "healthhub.cpcmg.net/hope-resources-approaching-difficult-experiences-with-resilience" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # HOPE: Creating Positive Childhood Experiences ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/image-S3H6HFJV.png) [![Appointment Info](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/1650055438388-1650055438388.png)](/v1/docs/appointments-and-contact-information) [![Care Decision Info](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/1654467115781-1654467115781.png)](https://www.rchsd.org/wait-times/what-type-of-care-does-my-child-need/)

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 ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/image-8QDL6MO3.png) Based out of [Tufts Medical Center](https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/) in Boston, Massachusetts, the HOPE National Resource Center offers [trainings](https://positiveexperience.org/train-with-us/), [resources](https://positiveexperience.org/resources/), and [research](https://positiveexperience.org/our-research/) centered around the HOPE framework and positive childhood experiences. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/image-Q0VZQUJH.png) ## Positive childhood experiences: - Counter the effects of [stress](/v1/docs/helping-your-child-cope-with-life) and adverse childhood experiences ([ACES](https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/help-your-child-through-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces)). - Help children stay healthy through hard times. - Help families celebrate their inner strength. - Give children memories of love and support. ## ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/image-1H4SQFA4.png) ## Ways to build positive experiences: - ### Seek out social connections - Children need to feel connected to family and their community. - Help them participate in local activities. - Make time to connect virtually with long-distance relatives and friends. - ### Talk with your children - [Ask children about their concerns](/v1/docs/talk-about-feelings). - Follow their answers to guide you on what to say next. - ### Reach out for community support - Ask for help from other adults and organizations. - Let your children see you reaching out to your community. - ### Reach out to family and friends - Encourage your children to talk and play with their friends. - Have them practice empathy and talking with their friends. - [Reading](/v1/docs/start-reading-to-your-child-early) books can be a great ways to practice building empathy. - Here is a list of [diverse and inclusive books.](/v1/docs/diverse-and-inclusive-books-for-children) - ### Find a new hobby - Children need to see you trying new things. - Make it fun and challenging such as playing the [River of Connection Game](https://positiveexperience.org/resource/river-connection-game/). ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/image-GX30H4D1.png) - ### Encourage [self-care](/v1/docs/self-care-strategies) - Everyone needs self-care and calming routines. - Create a calm space in your home where you can [take a break.](/v1/docs/take-a-break) - Do these either together or individually. - ### Be silly - [Play](/v1/docs/play-together) with your children. They [learn a lot through play.](/v1/docs/young-children-learn-a-lot-when-they-play) - Let your children see you being spontaneous and free. - Laughter truly is the best medicine. - ### Connect with your partner - Prioritize your relationship. - Show your children what a [healthy relationship](/v1/docs/expect-respect-healthy-relationships) looks like. - ### Engage with the community - Get involved with decision making in the community. - Advocate for family policies and programs. - Help your teen [connect with their community](/v1/docs/connecting-with-your-community). - ### Look for positive moments - Celebrate and remember the positive moments. - Post photos of the family together. - Share heartwarming stories. - Content and images on this page are adapted from [Hope Program at Tufts Medical Center](https://positiveexperience.org/). - All activities are available in other languages at the [Hope Program Website](https://positiveexperience.org/). - [Key terms and phrases](https://positiveexperience.org/resource/hope-key-terms-and-phrases/) Information provided by CPCMG Behavioral Health Committee HB M.D., reviewed by CPCMG Patient Education Committee SC MD | 07/2025