PC Care: Parent-Child Care
“Parenting is one of the hardest and most important jobs out there. Yet most of us step into it with little training or guidance.”
What is it?
PC CARE (Parent-Child Care), developed at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, is a short-term, evidence-based program designed to give parents and their child (ages 2-10) practical tools for navigating big feelings and challenging behaviors.
It’s also a great option for parents who simply want to move beyond traditional discipline and learn more nurturing, effective ways to connect with their kids. Compared to PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Training), PC CARE offers more than a dozen extra tools—but in a shorter and more flexible format, making it easier to fit into busy family life.
It’s all about strengthening the bond between parents and children while building skills that make daily life feel calmer, more connected, and more manageable.
How does it help?
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding roles—and also one of the hardest, especially when big feelings and daily struggles start to feel overwhelming.
With guided, hands-on, coaching, families build closer, more positive relationships by creating more playful and loving moments between caregivers and children.
As kids learn to manage big feelings with their caregiver’s support, challenging behaviors begin to ease, and everyday life feels calmer. Caregivers also gain simple, effective tools that boost confidence, reduce stress, and make parenting feel more enjoyable and rewarding.
Is it right for my family?
The quick answer? Absolutely.
You don’t need a diagnosis to participate. Whether you’re facing a specific concern or simply want to strengthen your relationship with your child, PC CARE can give you tools and support that make a difference.
Watch this brief video from UC Davis Medical Center to learn more.
Want even more information about how it works and the research that supports it?
Follow this link.
