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10 Principles for Parenting Your Teen
Kimberly A. Greder and Shannon Sayer
SP 213
Remember, parents matter. Make a difference in the life of your teen by providing guidance and support. At times, it may seem like your teen does not want you around. However, your child really does need you and needs to know you care.
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Ages and Stages: 1–12 Months
Lesia L. Oesterreich
PM 1530A
Learn about physical, mental, and social and emotional development of 1- to 12-month-olds. Also appropriate toys and books, and ideas for parents.
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Ages and Stages: 12–18 Months
Lesia L. Oesterreich
PM 1530B
Learn about physical, mental, and social and emotional development of 12- to 18-month-olds. Also appropriate toys and books, and ideas for parents.
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Ages and Stages: 18–24 Months
Lesia L. Oesterreich
PM 1530C
Learn about physical, mental, and social and emotional development of 18- to 24-month-olds. Also appropriate toys and books, and ideas for parents.
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Ages and Stages: 2-Year-Olds
Lesia L. Oesterreich
PM 1530D
Learn about physical, mental, and social and emotional development of 2-year-olds. Also appropriate toys and books, and ideas for parents.
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Ages and Stages: 3-Year-Olds
Lesia L. Oesterreich
PM 1530E
Learn about physical, mental, and social and emotional development of 3-year-olds. Also appropriate toys and books, and ideas for parents.
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Ages and Stages: 4-Year-Olds
Lesia L. Oesterreich
PM 1530F
Learn about physical, mental, and social and emotional development of 4-year-olds. Also appropriate toys and books, and ideas for parents.
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Bottled Water: Know the Facts
Ruth E. Litchfield and Andrea Seminara
PM 1813
Learn the pros and cons of drinking bottled water, and tips for buying and storing.
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Child Care That Works: Child Abuse and Child Care
Lesia L. Oesterreich
PM 1810
What to look for (physical signs or behavioral changes) regarding child abuse, and what to do next.
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Common Stresses for Parents of Teens
Kimberly A. Greder and Diana Lynn Baltimore
PM 1660C
Janet and Greg are finding life with a teenager difficult. They used to do more with their son, Jeff, 15, but now he is busy with his own friends and activities. If he needs to be picked up from practice, he just texts. He often argues with them about rules and always seems to need money for something. They are dreading the time when Jeff’s younger brother and sister also will be teens.
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Creating an Optimum School Health Environment in Your District: What Decision-Makers Need to Know
Catherine Strohbehn and Ruth E. Litchfield
PM 2048A
This publication addresses the changing school environment; school meal requirements and goals, nutrition education and physical activity.
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Dare to Excel: Activities Beyond School
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013H
Offer children activities beyond school to help them learn more about themselves and their world. Gives ideas for where to find activities that stimulate kids’ brains, help them develop self-confidence, and strengthen their belief that they can accomplish goals. Also gives tips to avoid over-scheduling youngsters.
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Dare to Excel: Creating Home Environments that Help Kids Succeed at School
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013A
Help children succeed at school by creating a home environment that leads to trust, self-control, and independence. This nine-issue series develops themes such as routines, media limits, and good nutrition. Includes back-to-school tips to get kids ready for a new school year.
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Dare to Excel: Good Nutrition
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013C
Help your child get the nutrition needed to stay focused in school, perform better, and get along better with others. Includes tips to encourage kids to try new foods, eat a better breakfast, and eat healthy snacks.
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Dare to Excel: Online Safety
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013F
Take a look at online safety – the Internet can be a dangerous place for children. Includes tips to reduce a child’s risk of being victimized; signs a child might be at risk of an online predator; ways to set up controls on your computer; and ways to keep your child safe from cyber bullying.
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Dare to Excel: Physical Activity
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013E
Promote a healthy lifestyle for your children with tips in this newsletter. Most kids want to be physically active – help them move and develop stronger muscles and bones, lower their blood pressure, and maintain a healthy weight. Includes a 10-question survey to evaluate your home environment.
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Dare to Excel: Routines at Home
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013B
Find ways to establish regular routines at home, which help children succeed at school. Routines can foster self-control and independence while reducing impulsive behavior. Includes tips for establishing morning, afternoon, and bedtime routines.
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Dare to Excel: Service Learning
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013G
Help your children grow through service learning as they apply classroom knowledge to meaningful and needed services in the community. Includes ways to give kids a chance to experience personal responsibility and positive social behavior while developing a closer bond with their school and community.
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Dare to Excel: Setting Media Limits
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013D
Find ways to set media limits and help your child improve overall performance in school. Too much media time can negatively influence sleep in children. Violent media games can give children negative feelings toward others. Includes tips to manage media time in your home.
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Dare to Excel: Summer Success
Kimberly A. Greder
PM 3013I
Help your child maintain school learning over the summer. Includes tips to prevent summer learning loss; summer activities that nurture respect and cooperation; and ways to maintain routines when school is out.
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Eat to Compete: What You Should Know About Dietary Supplements...
Ruth E. Litchfield
PM 1965B
Several things you should know about dietary supplements, since they are not regulated by FDA for efficacy or safety.
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Eat to Compete: What You Should Know About Fluids...
Ruth E. Litchfield, Karin Westberg, and Lyndsey Metcalf
PM 1965A
Did you know thirst is NOT a good indicator of hydration. Find out about recommended fluid intake, and more.
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Eat to Compete: What You Should Know About Training Diets
Ruth E. Litchfield, Karin Westberg, and Emily Lasley
PM 1965C
Did you know low-carbohydrate diets decrease athletes' ability to perform. Find out more about what to eat when competing.
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