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The “Guardians of Hope” (Detroit Champions of HOPE) are trusted community leaders rooted in neighborhoods across Detroit. They stand with families to create safety, share knowledge, and connect parents to the resources that strengthen children and communities.
The 6-A-Days are six free, simple actions parents and caregivers can practice every day to strengthen connection and support healthy child development. Rooted in love, care, and consistency, they remind families that small moments like talking, reading, singing, playing, hugging, and encouraging are powerful tools for building strong, connected households.
Encourage
Play
Hug
Talk
Sing
Encourage
Play
Read
Reading together strengthens language, imagination, and emotional bonding. Even a short story each day helps children build vocabulary, curiosity, and a love for learning—while creating a calm, comforting routine they’ll remember.
Hug
Hugs offer safety, comfort, and reassurance. Physical affection helps children feel secure and loved, supporting emotional well-being and building a strong sense of connection between parent and child.
Talk
Talking with your child builds understanding and trust. Simple conversations about their day, feelings, or interests help develop communication skills and emotional awareness—showing them that their thoughts and voice matter.
Sing
Singing brings joy, rhythm, and emotional expression into everyday life. Songs help children develop memory and language skills, and shared music moments create a sense of warmth, fun, and belonging at home.
