If you've ever seen a parent hitting their child, a caregiver yelling, or a family in crisis and wondered what you should do, these stories are for you.

Welcome to Our Stories, a collection of insights, ideas, and experiences about bystanders learning evidence-based ways to help families during difficult public moments. We share practical advice for what to do when you witness a parent struggling and meaningful lessons on how to help families navigate the complexities of parenting in public. Here we feature ordinary people stepping forward with compassion.