CA ACR120

Designates January 2026 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month in California

Cites U.S. Surgeon General's 2024 advisory "Parents Under Pressure," which found 41% of parents report stress preventing daily functioning and nearly 50% feel completely overwhelmed compared to other adults

Highlights that approximately 30% of California caregivers report concerns over their child's social-emotional development, with 20-40% engaging in ineffective parenting practices

Notes that preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through positive parenting could reduce adult depression rates by up to 44%

References the Governor's 2022 Master Plan for Kids' Mental Health and calls for continued state support of programs promoting family mental wellness