Parent
Training
Age Appropriate Discipline
Looking for fresh ideas to guide your little one? Check out our graphic on Activities Fostering Age-Appropriate Discipline. It’s full of practical tips and activities to help you encourage positive behavior in ways that fit your child’s stage of...
Parent Advocacy
Advocacy is the parent/family/child engagement focus for February. Please click here to view a power point for tips on being your child’s voice. Let your Family Service Specialist know if you have any questions.
Why Read to My Baby?
Reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful, shared activity you can continue for years to come. Reading aloud: Teaches a baby about communication Introduces concepts such as numbers, letters, colors, and shapes Builds listening, memory and vocabulary skills Gives...
Self-Discipline
Self-Discipline is the ability to look to self as an inner focus of control rather than always looking to adults or others as an outer focus of control. Adults can help by: being a good role model acknowledging good behavior labeling children's feelings using simple,...
Financial Literacy
Learning how to manage finances is an important predictor of a family's well-being and success! If a family's basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation are met they are most likely be better able to handle other stressors that come their way....
Flexibility, Engagement & Participation
We know life can be busy with everyday task and we support our families in their participation in flexible engagement activities.  Did you know that within 5 minutes a day you can engage in a Ready Rosie video or complete a 5-minute craft with your child? Ready Rosie...
Family Stressors
All families experience transitions and changes. Some are planned and some are not. Transitions and changes may present stress to a family. Tips for handling stress include: Recognize the stress, what are your body and feelings telling you? Be willing to talk about...
Adult Education
Knowledge is everywhere, for everyone. It is up to you to find your path and achieve your goals. Millions of adults successfully return to college to obtain a degree. However, they often have numerous responsibilities to consider when making the decision....
Employment Readiness
Keeping Your Job A company has made the decision to hire you. This means that they believe you have the ability to become productive and valued employee. Maintaining employment at this company could lead to future salary increases, promotions, and professional...
Healthy Eating Tips
Encouraging Food Choices for a Healthy Diet Be Patient Young children may not be interested in trying new foods. Offer new foods more than once. It sometimes takes up to ten tries before a child will like a new food. Be a Planner Most children need a snack or two in...