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I’ve been working with Kinship Caregivers for more than ten years through parenting programs like Parenting the Second Time Around (PASTA), and now in collaboration with Hope for Youth’s Kinship Caregiver Program. My task is to provide services such as facilitating Support Groups for grandparents and other kinship caregivers, present PASTA classes, and coordinate monthly…
It might seem unusual to discuss the mental health of children who are infants and toddlers; however, it is most important. Mental wellness in infants and toddlers provides a solid foundation for their future learning and relationships, known as social-emotional development or social-emotional learning. The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning…
Mental health is defined as the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings, and behave. A mental illness, or mental health disorder, is defined as patterns or changes in thinking, feeling, or behaving that can cause distress or disrupt a person’s ability to function. In children, mental health disorders are generally defined as…
This month we celebrate Caregivers and Veteran’s Day. Cornell Cooperative Extension is honored to provide services to a grandmother who is raising five grandchildren under six years old. As a caregiver she has struggled with legal issues unique to her situation. Three years ago, she reached out to our Grandparents’ Support Group asking for help…
As we begin this month, keep in mind National Grandparents’ Day. This year, we celebrate it on September 12th (the first Sunday after Labor Day). Grandparents play a special role in our lives. Studies show that the special connection grandparents and grandchildren share promotes grandparents living longer and makes grandchildren more emotionally resilient. Grandparents’ Day…
By Dinah Torres Castro So much has happened since school started again in September, 2020. We are adapting to the changes in our lives. While many parents of school-age children are able to cope with in-person learning (in school), remote learning ,or even hybrid learning; there is a group of unique “parents” who have been…
Dear Friends, If you have attended a parenting workshop, a nutrition education program, or received assistance in managing your diabetes, you know that the Family Health and Wellness Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County serves the changing needs of families residing in our county. Our programs provide information on diabetes education, nutrition, developing…
If you’ve been following us, you know that our passion is providing parents like you with research-based information for your family. With concern around COVID-19, below is another trustworthy resource from Washington State Extension regarding COVID-19. “Resources for Parents and Caregivers as well as Fun Tips and Activities for Children and Families” to help you…
Adapted from the Science of Parenting Blog posted on March 16, 2020 written by Mackenzie Johnson If you’ve been following us, you know that our passion is providing parents like you with research-based information for your family. With concern around COVID-19, we’ve identified some trustworthy resources to help you navigate this ever-changing situation. COVID-19 Facts…
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