Extension Spotlight On Families
First Five Nebraska
"First Five Nebraska" is a statewide media campaign designed to build awareness and promote communication about the importance of a child's first five years and the impact it has on our economy. Learn more about this campaign by going to First Five Nebraska web site.
Extension Spotlight on Families Articles
Extension Spotlight on Families is a weekly article by Extension Educator, Lisa Poppe. Families are looking for the "know how" to properly provide for the economic needs of the family, rear and nurture children, keep families healthy and care for aging family members. Below you will find short articles on several family topics.
You can also find more informative articles about families and children by going to Early Childhood Blog and the Early Childhood Development web page.
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- Children Going Through Grief - 81 kb
- Exploring Nature with Children - 81 kb
- Technology and Our Children - 103 kb
- The Importance of Play - 110 kb
- ABC's of Sleep - 101 kb
- "I" Messages for Co-Parents - 193 kb
- Notes From a Child Care Director - 70 kb
- Spring Cleaning With Young Children - 137 kb
- Consistent Schedules for Infants & Toddlers - pdf 170 kb
- Family Strenghts - pdf 196 kb
- Getting Connected Staying Connected - pdf 127 kb
- Poison Prevention - pdf 92 kb
- Activities to Increase Balance For Toddlers - pdf 82 kb
- Don't Supersize Me! - pdf 55 kb
- Love and Respect Self First - pdf 74 kb
- No More Whining - pdf 50 kb
- Cultural Diversity and Awareness: For Parents - pdf 51 kb
- Parents Can Be Positve Examples When Teaching Children Honesty - pdf 41 kb
- Enhancing Children's Emotional Literacy - pdf 51 kb
- Helping Children Get Along With Friends - pdf 90 kb
- Tips for Surviving the Holidays After Divorce - pdf 44 kb
- Tips to Reduce Families' Holiday Stress - pdf 70 kb
- Holiday Eating Strategies - pdf 50 kb
- Keeping Holidays Simple - pdf 42 kb
- Give Thanks - pdf 54 kb
- Helping Children Become Problem Solvers - pdf 104 kb
- Give Children Choices - pdf 54 kb
- Activities to Help Me Grow! - pdf 81 kb
- Don't Shut the Door on Conversation - pdf 79 kb
- Building Baby's Brain: How the Brain Developes - pdf 52 kb
- Many uses for Pumpkin - pdf 47 kb
- Financial Planning for College Students - pdf 46 kb
- Use My Plate to Pack a School Lunch - pdf 85 kb
- Breakfast is Essential for School Success - pdf 130 kb
- Building Strong Marriages - pdf 48 kb
- Use Time Effectively To Get More Out of Your Day - pdf 41 kb
- Staying Hydrated in Summer Heat - pdf 41 kb
- Potty Training - pdf 81 kb
- June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month - pdf 50 kb
- Respecting Privacy & Maintaining Trust When Monitoring Teens - pdf 54 kb
- Tips For Preparing Children For Summer Camp - pdf 99 kb
- Walking Your Way to Fitness - pdf 53 kb
- Choosing Books for Young Children - pdf 97 kb
- Prepare Emergency Supplies for Spring Storm Season - pdf 48 kb
- Spring Cleaning with Children - pdf 67 kb
- Different Strategies for Attaining Happiness - pdf 117 kb
- Getting and Staying Motivated to Change Health Habits - pdf 108 kb
- Learn The Signs - Act Early - pdf 159 kb
- Letting Go and Moving on After a Divorce - pdf 141 kb
- Read Aloud - pdf 134 kb
- Hot Temper, Cool Parenting - pdf 42 kb
- How To Read Aloud With Chilren - pdf 48 kb
- Teach Your Child To Make Good Choices - pdf 115 kb
- Young Children Need Friends - pdf 42 kb
- Small Steps To Your Goals - pdf 117 kb
- Respecting Privacy and Maintaining Trust When Monitoring Teens - pdf 113 kb
- Parents Can Be Positive Examples When Teaching Children Honesty - pdf 46 kb
- Balancing The Parent Role With Relationship Needs - pdf 48 kb
- Make Snacking Count - pdf 46 kb
- Nuture Relationships Through Better Listening - pdf 70 kb
- Tips For Your New Year's Resolutions - pdf 48 kb
- Cook And Freeze Now To Avoid Holiday Stress - pdf 50 kb
- Helping Children Cope With Holiday Stress: Tips for Parents - pdf 48 kb
- Holday Entertaining Without Breaking Your Budget - pdf 47 kb
- Promoting Your Children's Early Literacy - pdf 63 kb
- Balancing Responsibilities - pdf 53 kb
- Protect Yourself From Identity Theft - pdf 48 kb
- Keep Holidays Light and Bright - pdf 46 kb
- Purchasing and Cooking Important for Optimum Turkey Feast - pdf 47 kb
- Ten Healthy Fall Fruits and Vegetables - pdf 47 kb
- Organization is Key to Morning Routine - pdf 69 kb
- Managing Halloween and The Candy Monster - pdf 47 kb
- Social and Emotional Skills Help Children Succeed in School and Life - pdf 50 kb
- Breakfast is Essential for School Success - pdf 163 kb
- Busy Families Can Still Share Healthy Dinners - pdf 40 kb
- Children Home Alone - pdf 103 kb
- Stay Active During Back to School Rush - pdf 40 kb
- Back To School Shopping - pdf 48 kb
- Home Food Preservation - pdf 55 kb
- College Students Should Be Cautious of Credit Offers - pdf 48 kb
- Familiarization and Routine Help Minimize Kindergarten Fear - pdf 47 kb
- Healthy Travel Advice - pdf 55 by
- Keep Fit With Summer Food and Fun - pdf 46 kb
- Raising Kind Children - pdf 54 kb
- Summer Fun - pdf 59 kb
- Be Prepared - pdf 50 kb
- Why is "NO" Your Toddler's Favorite Word? - pdf 55 kb
- Getting Kids To Eat Fruits And Vegetables - pdf 89 kb
- Involve Youth And Teens In Family Budgeting - pdf 54 kb
- Effective Anger Management May Help Children Have Better Future - pdf 47 kb
- Spring Cleaning With Young Children - pdf 70 kb
- Tips For Preparing Children For Summer Camp - pdf 50 kb
- Wellbeing - pdf 58 kb
- What Can Parents Do To Keep Connection With Their Teens - pdf 69 kb
- Strengthen Couple Relationships During Difficult Times - pdf 51 kb
- Boost Early Brain Development - pdf 47 kb
- Dating, Remarriage and Children - pdf 56 kb
- Establish Healthy Traditions To Make Winter Fun - pdf 56 kb
- Breakfast is Essential for School Success - pdf 57 kb
- Children Want More Than Just Presents This Chiristmas - pdf 46 kb
- Holiday Entertaining Without Breaking Your Budget - pdf 48 kb
- Introducing Your Baby to a Stranger - pdf 47 kb
- Encouraging Curiousity is Key to Active Learning - pdf 50 kb
- Promoting Young Children's Early Literacy - pdf 54 kb
- Squeezed by Rising Food Prices? - pdf 54 kb
- Supporting Military Kids During Deployment - pdf 55 kb
- Balancing Responsibilities - pdf 55 kb
- Pay Attention To Your Child's Good Behavior - pdf 52 kb
- What To Do If Your child Worries To Much - pdf 58 kb
- Healthful Travel Advice - pdf 118 kb
- Summer Fun - pdf 104 kb
- Traveling With An Older Relative - pdf 103 kb
- Children Benefit From Unstructured Time in the Summer - pdf 90 kb
- Finding Summer Care for School-age Children has Unique Challenges, Opportunities - pdf 77 kb
- June is Dairy Month - pdf 78 kb
- Tips for Safe Summer Grilling - pdf 121 kb
- Gardening Is Healthy For People Of All Ages - pdf 76 kb
- Play More, Watch Less - pdf 173 kb
- Social Support Good for Your Health - pdf 94 kb
- Follow Safety Rules When Preparing Easter Eggs - pdf 59 kb
- Healthy Habits Help Your Live Longer - pdf 58 kb
- Parents Play Key Role in Decreasing Aggression in Children - pdf 48 kb
- Keep Your Memory Sharp - pdf 49 kb
- Learn to Properly Diffuse Temper Tantrums - pdf 47 kb
- Routine Schedules Comfort Infants and Toddlers - pdf 47 kb
- Keep Kids Active - pdf 48 kb
- Parents Should Start Reading to Children Early - pdf 46 kb
- Set Aside Time for Family Meals & Reconnect the Family Unit - pdf 46 kb
- The Diversity in Me - pdf kb
- Keeping Holidays Simple - pdf 47 kb
- Plan a Proper Response to Whiners - pdf 47 kb
- Start Young With Healthy Eating Habits - pdf 47 kb
- Avoid Sugary Halloween Treats at the Office - pdf 47 kb
- Children Need Social and Emotional Skills to Suceed in School - pdf 47 kb
- Keep Sack Lunches Safe This School Year - pdf 48 kb
- Dealing With Divorce and Effects on Kids: How to Help Children Cope with the Family Changes - pdf 49 kb
- Prevent Botulism With Proper Canning Methods - pdf 47 kb
- Routine Matters: Tips to Ease into the New School Year - pdf 52 kb
- Teach Children Social - Emotional Skills Before School Starts - pdf 47 kb
- Famiiarization & Routine Help Minimize Kindergarten Fear - pdf 47 kb
- Handle Food Safely Following a Flood - pdf 48 kb
- Make Time For Meals Together as School Year Starts - pdf 47 kb
- Keeping Fit With Summer Food & Fun - pdf 46 kb
- Pack Foods Safely for Picnic - pdf 47 kb
- Remember Food Safety For Summer Grilling - pdf 46 kb
- Research, Resources Provide Insight into Child Development - pdf 46 kb
- Take Soda Pop Studies at Face Value, Remember Healthy Eating Habits - pdf 46 kb
- Remain Physically Active For Healthier Body - pdf 48 kb
- Springtime is Upon Us - pdf 60 kb
- Family Time Builds Strength - pdf 39 kb
- Learning to Adjust in a Blended Family with Step Parents - pdf 33 kb
- Safety Considerations for Easter Goodies - pdf 33 kb
- Children Home Alone - pdf 34 kb
- Understanding Developmental Milestones Important for Parents - pdf 32 kb
- Engaging Everyone Solves Family Situations - pdf 32 kb
- Know Best Ways to Prevent Head Lice Infestations - pdf 32 kb
- Parents Being First Teachers - pdf 33 kb
- Proper Food Preparation - pdf 34 kb
- Know Ins and Outs of Microwaves for Safe Cooking - pdf 32 kb
- New Year Home Inspections Ensure Safety - pdf 32 kb
- Prevent Identity Theft at ATMs - pdf 33 kb
- Prevent Lead Poisoning Through Safe Practices - pdf 34 kb
- Supportive, Involved Parents Key to Child Life Quality - pdf 33 kb
- Know Your Stressors to Combat Stress - pdf 31 kb
- Children Want More Than Just Presents This Christmas - pdf 34 kb
- Don't Get Discouraged by Holiday Weight Gain - pdf 32 kb
- Mindful Eating Means Holiday Goodies Can Stay - pdf 32 kb
- Protect Your Credit Cards - pdf 32 kb
- Say No To Bacteria This Holiday Season- pdf 33 kb
- Keep Holidays Light & Bright - pdf 33 kb
- Protect Yourself From Identity Theft - pdf 34 kb
- Purchasing & Cooking Important for Optimum Turkey Feast - pdf 34 kb
- Tailgate Safely This Football Season - pdf 34 kb
- Approach Kids Differently During Halloween - pdf 32 kb
- Be Consistent And Calm When Disciplining Toddlers - pdf 32 kb
- Busy Families Can Still Share Healthy Dinners - pdf 32 kb
- Stay Active During Back to School Rush - pdf 34 kb