In the year of the new millennium, Jerry's professional path crossed mine. Eleven years later, almost to the day, we mourn his passing. I salute him for having been an important mentor in my career, a man who was extremely generous with his professional knowledge and expertise, a man who touched the lives of thousands of students over several decades as a professor at Colorado State University.
Document to help plan parent education curricula. Includes indicators in 5 key areas: Parent development, parent-child relationships, child development, family development, culture and community. Used by educators in Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs in Minnesota, but adaptable for any parent education program.
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Are your children tuning you out when you talk to them? Do you have to repeat yourself in order to be heard? A child's specific developmental stage influences her ability to understand and communicate. This webinar will focus on practical, accessible and developmentally appropriate parenting skills and strategies for communicating with young children ages two through six years. We will also talk briefly about signs indicating there may be an issue with receptive and expressive language, and where to go for help.
Parenting a child with special needs multiplies the challenges a parent faces. It requires more of everything: more money, more doctor visits, more stress, more resiliency, more energy and time, more frustration, and often more discouragement. Learn coping skills to help you manage the extra challenges, flags to know when to seek help, and valuable parenting resources available to you.
Are you tired of fighting with your kids about what to eat and getting them to move more? Are you unsure of what your kids really need for a healthy diet and exercise? In this webinar you will learn what kids need for healthy growth and development. You will have a better understanding if your child may have any issues of concern and we will discuss tips on getting even picky eaters to eat right at home and away.
Through this webinar you will learn that literacy is a process that begins at birth. Literacy begins in oral form from the moment you say your baby’s name. Literacy is learned on a continuum. As a result of this class you will learn the literacy continuum and where your child might fit on that continuum. If you have a child with disabilities or are concerned with your child’s literacy progress, you will find some clarification and learn about resources to access for your child.
Parents today are bombarded with messages telling them how to raise successful kids. One concept that plays a prominent role in those messages is "parent-child attachment," reportedly an essential foundation on which a child's optimal learning and development build. But what does "attachment" really mean, and why is it so important? How can you tell if your child's attachment with you is developing as it should?
This webinar will define discipline as opposed to punishment as a way to guide children to socially positive behaviors. With a strong base in child development, we will explore a variety of strategies to use with various age groups and personality styles. Understanding "why" your child behaves the way he or she does is one key to making choices of guidance techniques. You'll hear about some quick tips as well as long term strategies. We’ll also identify when you should be concerned about your child’s behavior and where to go for additional help.
