Family
Strengthen RELATIONSHIPS
Strong individuals and families build a foundation for healthy communities and a productive society. HHS Extension programs and resources address issues across the lifespan, including child care, school readiness, relationships, and aging.
Parents
Forever
Parents Forever© is an educational program for families experiencing divorce, separation, or a change in child custody.
a matter
balance
An evidence-based and field-tested program which reduces the fear of falling and boosts activity in older adults.
block
Party
Children develop early math, engineering, physical, and social skills through block play. Important skills for school-readiness.
Did You Know:
Why are literacy skills important?
Reading skills are vital for a child's development. In this publication, Purdue researchers discuss the value of reading with children, the role of dialogic reading, and the importance of being curious about what children have to say.
Aging & the Life Span
Research-based information helps adults prepare for the future and manage the challenges commonly associated with aging. Caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do, especially if you are a caregiver for someone else.
Parenting & Caregiving
Practicing positive, nurturing, and peaceful parenting skills provides a solid foundation for the development of children and youth. Applying helpful, usable, and timely research-based practices prepares children to be ready for school, ready for life.
Families & Relationships
Families are the basic foundation social unit. Creating strong, stable, and resilient families is crucial to the well-being of individuals, communities, and societies. When positive relationships are created and maintained, the sense of personal self-worth is increased.
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