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Future of Children
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Future of Children

new free journal available
May 15, 2012

The Princeton-Brookings Future of Children organization has just published a new journal titled, "Children with Disabilities."

for Members and CFLEs ONLY

Behavioral-Developmental Initiatives (B-DI)

B-DI is a project started in 1996 to promote understanding of behavioral individuality among parents and professionals. The B-DI website is intended as a clearinghouse for research and practical information about
temperamental characteristics to be used by parents, students, professionals and others who have an interest in behavioral individuality. Resources include temperament questionnaires and scoring software for use with children and adults as well as books and a newsletter on dealing with 'high maintenance' and 'spirited' children.

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FACT: Families and Children in Transition - Coparenting Education Course

F.A.C.T. was created to help families with children navigate the tough transitions following a parental separation or divorce. The FREE 4hour curriculum can be offered on weekends or in two sessions. F.A.C.T. is built on the philosophy that successful co-parenting skills can help put children first and create a safe, loving environment for the family.

for Members and CFLEs ONLY

FACT: Families and Children in Transition - Coparenting Education Course

F.A.C.T. was created to help families with children navigate the tough transitions following a parental separation or divorce. The FREE 4hour curriculum can be offered on weekends or in two sessions. F.A.C.T. is built on the philosophy that successful co-parenting skills can help put children first and create a safe, loving environment for the family.

for Members and CFLEs ONLY

Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips & Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Ilness, Medical Conditions and Special Healthcare Needs

Based on the Love and Logic approach, this book is written for parents, caregivers and medical professionals.

Recipient of the 2008 Mom's Choice® Gold Award, Winner of the Parenting & Family category of 2008 Indie Excellence Awards, and Finalist for Foreword's 2007 Book of the Year Awards!

Learn essential parenting skills to raise children to be as happy and healthy as possible. Increase the odds of medical adherence, effectively talk with children about their health challenges, avoid power struggles over self-care issues, and create loving, respectful relationships.

for Members and CFLEs ONLY

Just in Time Parenting

Extension Just in Time Parenting (JITP) is an outreach innovation that brings high quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives. We provide Just in Time Parenting newsletters, Videos, Webinars, Online resources, Email Newsletters, as well as support materials to assist in marketing, distribution, and evaluation. Please use these resources!

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Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop

July 11-13, 2012 - NYC
February 28, 2012

The Columbia Population Research Center is accepting applications for the Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop to be held July 11-13, 2012, at Columbia University in New York City.

for Members and CFLEs ONLY

A Parent's Guide to Facebook

Welcome to the fully updated 2012 edition of A Parents' Guide to Facebook! It's designed to help you understand what Facebook is and how to use it safely. With it, you will be better informed and able to communicate with young Facebook users in your life more effectively. That's important because 1) if something goes wrong, we want our children to come to us and 2) as the Internet becomes increasingly social and mobile, a parent's guidance and support are ever more key to young people's well-being in social media and technology. The guidebook is published in partnership with the iKeepSafe Coalition.

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Search Institute resources for Technology and Media

The National Institute on Media and the Family recently merged with the Search Institute. Information on media and technology can be found within the Search Institute's Parent Further section of their website. The site includes resources on e-parenting, online safety, mobile technology, social networking, video games, and media and advertising.