Strengthening Families: Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development (FCS2306/FY1245)

mother coloring with son and daughterThe list of topics that parents need to master is almost endless, starting before birth and extending all the way to adulthood. Rather than trying to answer all of the questions parents might have, this 3-page fact sheet focuses on the ways in which parents can explore their own parenting and find information and solutions that work for them. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica N. Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1245

Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Competence (FCS2308/FY1247)

Figure 2 [mothers playing with children]Parents foster positive social and emotional development through their everyday interactions with children. This 3-page fact sheet lists some things you can do to support the most positive social and emotional development of your children. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1247

Strengthening Families: Nurturing and Attachment (FCS2309/FY1248)

Figure 2. While nurturing comes naturally for many parents, it can be helpful to think about the concrete ways in which parents can strengthen their bonds with their children. This 3-page fact sheet offers some ideas of things that you can do to help foster nurturing and attachment between you and your child. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica N. Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1248