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Family Life Education Fact Sheets

These fact sheets are based on the research of the University of Florida. If one does not have a link, please call the Extension office at 387-8855 for a paper copy.

Child Development      Couples Education

Strengthening Families  

 Aging and Caregiving     Personal Well-Being


Child Development

Young Children

How I Grow: Newborn through Month Two

How I Grow: Months Three and Four

How I Grow: Months Five and Six

How I Grow: Months Seven and Eight

How I Grow: Months Nine and Ten

How I Grow: Months Eleven and Twelve

Tots in Action: 12-18 Months

Chiquillos en Accion: 12-18 Meses

Tots in Action: 18-24 Months

Chiquillos en Accion: 18-24 Meses

Tots in Action: 24-30 Months

Chiquillos en Accion: 24-30 Meses

Tots in Action:  30-36 Months

Chiquillos en Accion: 30-36 Meses

The Wonderful Three-Year-Old

The Fantastic Four-Year-Old

Emotional and Physical Preparation for Breast Feeding

Feeding Your Baby: Feeding Infants (4 to 12 Months)

Feeding Your Baby

Introducing Solid Foods

There's a Picky Eater at Home

Healthy Snacks for Children

Tengo Un Nino de Poco Apetito

Oral Health for Infants and Young Children

Baby Basics: Handling the Crying Child

Let's Talk About Temper Tantrums

The "Fool-Proof" Time-Out

Toilet Training

Play--A Child's Work

Talking with Your Child

Winning Ways to Talk with Young Children

Proper Hand Washing for Caregivers

School-Aged Children

Proper Hand Washing for School Children

Parenting During the Elementary School Years: Preventing Misbehavior

Parenting During the Elementary School Years: Discipline

The Importance of Friendship for School-Age Children

Helping Your School-Age Child Develop a Healthy Self-Concept

Being Involved with Your School-Age Child

Helping Your Child with Social Problems

Children Under Stress:  How Adults Can Help

Sibling Rivalry

Children and Money

Bedwetting

Time Management for Kids

Children in Self-Care

The Right Backpack: Guidelines for Parents

Learning to Live Through Loss:  Helping Children Understand Death

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Conduct Disorder

TV Viewing by Children During Times of Conflict

Teens

Adolescence: The Four Questions

Adolescence: Developmental Tasks

Adolescence:  What Is It?

Helping Teens Answer the Question "Who Am I?" Cognitive Development in Adolescents

Helping Teens Answer the Question "Who Am I?" Physical Development in Adolescents

Helping Teens Answer the Question "Who Am I?" Social Development in Adolescents

How Parents and Agents Can Address Bullying with Youth

Encouraging Positive Youth Video Game Activities

Teens and Internet Safety

Adolescent Experiences from Participating in Extracurricular and Community-Based Activities

Teens and Dating: Tips for Parents and Professionals

Communicating with Teens about Sex: Facts, Findings, and Suggestions

Teens and Sexual Harrassment: Making a Difference

Community Support of Sexual Minority Adolescents

Do I Look This Fat?:  The Role of the Mother-Daughter Relationships in Determining Body Image

Understanding Youth and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity: Resources for Families and Communities

Commonly Asked Questions: Anorexia Nervosa

Commonly Asked Questions: Bulimia Nervosa

Applying for College: You Can Do It!

Learning to Live Through Loss:  For Teens Facing Loss

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Couples Education  

So You Are Getting Married in Florida!

Can We Talk? Improving Couple Communication

Conflict Management and Resolution--Can We Agree?

Your Money Matters

Couples Considering Parenthood

Couples Considering a Blended Family

Active Listening: A Communication Tool

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Strengthening Families

Building a Healthy Family

Stress Management:  Strategies for Families

Stress Management:  Building Family Strengths

Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies: Taking Time to Think About My Stepfamily

Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies: Building a Strong Couple Relationship

Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies: Building Step Relationships

Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies: Understanding a Child's Realities

Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies: Understanding Financial and Legal Matters

Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies: Working with Others

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Understanding Your Grandchild's Behavior

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Understanding Relationships

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Building Relationships

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Navigating the System-Community Resources

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Navigating the System-Legal Issues

Talking to Children About Divorce

Success and the Single Parent: Understanding Children's Behavior

Success and the Single Parent: A Flash of Time

Success and the Single Parent: Taking Care of Yourself

Success and the Single Parent: The Communication Puzzle

Success and the Single Parent: The Money Crunch

Talking to Children About Divorce

The Hidden Benefits of Being an Involved Father

Learning to Be a Father: How Do We Do It?  Isn't there a Manual Somewhere?

Parenting When Apart:  Tips for Non-resident Fathers

The Common Roles of Fathers: The Five Ps

Being an Involved Father: What Does It Mean?

Managing the Stress of War and Terrorism: Guidelines for Families

Preparing a Family Communication Plan for Terrorist Attacks

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Aging and Caregiving

Healthy Living for Elders: Reliable Web Sites

Myths and Realities of Aging

Aging in the 21st Century: The Future of Aging in Florida

Family Relationships in an Aging Society

Safe Return

Financial Issues

Elder Nutrition

Fall Prevention

Adapting the Home

Intergenerational Relations

Physical Changes of Aging

Family Relationships in Later Life

Stop, Look, and Listen:  Tips for Talking to Older Adults

Final Wishes: End-of-Life Decisions

Guidelines for Caregivers

What is Caregiving?

Puzzled by Your Care Receiver's Refusal of Services?

Caregiver's Contacts: How to Get the Help You Need

Balancing Work and Caregiving: Tips for Employees

Balancing Work and Caregiving:  A Guide for Employers

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Personal Well-Being

Stress Management: Strategies for Individuals

Stress Management: Preventing Stress Through Lifestyle Management

Stress Management: Ways to Cope

Stress Management:  Relaxation and Communication

Stress Management: Understanding Stress

Stress Management: Your Lifelines

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Time Management for Busy People

Improving Your Body Image: Tips for Individuals, Families, and Professionals

Learning to Live Through Loss:  When Job Loss Triggers Grief

Learning to Live Through Loss:  Understanding Men Who Grieve

Learning to Live Through Loss:  Grief and the Mourning Process

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