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The
University of Minnesota Extension develops
programs that foster the effective parenting of children
and youth,
with an emphasis on positive parenting for children birth
to young adulthood, divorce issues, violence prevention,
and
other information to help understand the complex social issues
facing families today.
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Maintain a loving parent-child relationship
Valentine’s Day is a good time to reflect on relationships, including those between parent and child. Developing a good relationship with your child is like adding to the bank account of goodwill.
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Alcohol Use and Young People
Recent news of alcohol related deaths of young people and reports of increases in binge drinking have parents concerned and wondering what more they can do.
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"We Agree: Creating
a Parenting Plan"
In Minnesota, separated parents can now use parenting plans to spell
out the details about the care of their children. This useful tool helps
parents who are parenting apart create a plan that describes living
arrangements, parenting time, custody and other day to day and long term
issues. In
additon, parenting plans require parents to address how they will
change the plan and deal with disagreements.
To learn more about parenting plans and upcoming training, follow the link below.
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Teen Talk Fact Sheets
Teen Talk' fact sheets help parents talk with teens Do you suspect that your teen is experimenting with tobacco, alcohol or drugs? Are you worried that your teen is working too many hours at a job? Do you need advice on how to talk with your teen about a variety of difficult issues?
University of Minnesota Extension educators have revised fact sheets in the series "Teen Talk: A Survival Guide for Parents of Teenagers." Parents can order a variety pack of all 12 topics while professionals can get quantity packs of 25 copies of a single topic.
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Supporting Military Families
Many of the troops in the National Guard and Army Reserve are now returning to
civilian life. As the soldiers and their family reunite, they need to adjust to
being a family again. We have resources for the soldier and the home front
parent which can help in that adjustment.
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Talking With Children about Violence
What do you tell your child when they ask about the recent shooting at Virginia Tech? How do we talk about violence in ways that help our children feel safe and secure?
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US News & World Report: Try to Become a Positive Parent
If you're making new years resolutions, US News & World Report has one for you - try to become a positive parent! Our website has been recommended as "a great do-it-yourself guide to sticky subjects such as discipline and communication."
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Building Family Strengths
Building Family Strengths gives you the basics every family
needs to weather the hard times and make the good times even better! This
colorful 52-page booklet is packed with information and fun activities
that families can use every day.
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