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Human Sciences Extension and Outreach Publications

 
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  • 10 Principles for Parenting Your Teen by Kimberly A. Greder and Shannon Sayer

    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.

  • Ages and Stages: 1–12 Months by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    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.

  • Ages and Stages: 12–18 Months by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    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.

  • Ages and Stages: 18–24 Months by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    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.

  • Ages and Stages: 2-Year-Olds by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    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.

  • Ages and Stages: 3-Year-Olds by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    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.

  • Ages and Stages: 4-Year-Olds by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    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.

  • Bottled Water: Know the Facts by Ruth E. Litchfield and Andrea Seminara

    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.

  • Child Care That Works: Child Abuse and Child Care by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    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.

  • Common Stresses for Parents of Teens by Kimberly A. Greder and Diana Lynn Baltimore

    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.

  • Creating an Optimum School Health Environment in Your District: What Decision-Makers Need to Know by Catherine Strohbehn and Ruth E. Litchfield

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Activities Beyond School by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Creating Home Environments that Help Kids Succeed at School by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Good Nutrition by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Online Safety by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Physical Activity by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Routines at Home by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Service Learning by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Setting Media Limits by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Dare to Excel: Summer Success by Kimberly A. Greder

    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.

  • Eat to Compete: What You Should Know About Dietary Supplements... by Ruth E. Litchfield

    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.

  • Eat to Compete: What You Should Know About Fluids... by Ruth E. Litchfield, Karin Westberg, and Lyndsey Metcalf

    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.

  • Eat to Compete: What You Should Know About Training Diets by Ruth E. Litchfield, Karin Westberg, and Emily Lasley

    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.

  • Edades & Etapas—0–12 Meses by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    Edades & Etapas—0–12 Meses

    Lesia L. Oesterreich

    PM 1530A(S)
  • Edades & Etapas—12–18 Meses by Lesia L. Oesterreich

    Edades & Etapas—12–18 Meses

    Lesia L. Oesterreich

    PM 1530B(S)
 
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