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It’s the New Year and with that comes New Year’s resolutions. Many individuals are inspired and pumped to work on their fitness goals and nutrition. Unfortunately, many fail to achieve their fitness goals due to lack of knowledge and preparedness. Winter can be seen as another factor because it is hard to stay motivated in…
As a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have! In addition to teaching a young child the alphabet and colors, you also teach values and appropriate behavior. To grow up to be a well-adjusted adult who contributes to society, a child needs to develop a sense of kindness…
While suicide is a leading cause of death for children and adults, spotting warning signs isn’t always easy. The hope of Suicide Prevention week is to bring much needed attention, especially in the era of post COVID-19, to the importance of recognizing verbal, behavioral and emotional warning signs of the risk of suicide. While nothing…
Navigating the stressors of school can be tricky. Here are some parenting tips to help smooth this transition. Look for clues: Think about what may have been challenging for your children last year. Did they have difficulty forming friendships, focusing on a math assignment, or participating in class? Was there any bullying? Look back for…
The ingredients for a happy and successful life are often elusive, and may leave us struggling and perhaps unhappy and unfulfilled in our quest. Scientists have been studying this subject since the 1930s. The Harvard Study on Adult Development is one of the longest-running studies on physical and mental well-being in adults. Harvard University researchers…
Play benefits children in each domain of development like nothing else does. It helps children learn about the world, develop the skills they need to interact with others, manage their emotions, and it promotes curiosity and learning. Research on play tells us that play is essential for children’s well-being. In fact, “play is so important…
Anxiety affects our mental health. We all feel anxious at times, no matter what age we are. There are a number of things that can cause children to be anxious, such as having a difficult time in school or forming friendships. As a parent, you can help by asking your child how they feel, and…
In 1994, the National Extension Parent Education Model was published. This model still guides our work in parent education today. The National Extension Parent Education Model lists 6 areas of essential parenting practices that include: Care For Self, Understand, Guide, Nurture, Motivate and Advocate. Of these 6 areas, parents seem to struggle the most with…
Participating in Screen Free Week May Improve your Mental Health May 1, 2023 kicks off Screen-Free Week, an annual event sponsored by screenfree.org. It is an invitation for families to take a break from their screens for one week. Among the many benefits of reducing screen time is reclaiming time to rediscover life beyond screens.…
There is a lot of talk about transgender and gender diversity these days. Many parents are stumped by some of the vocabulary their children are using and may be struggling to understand. Traditionally our culture has used a binary model for gender, meaning there are 2 options, male or female; however other cultures have always…