Parenting

Parent Education

Providing research-based parent education to North Dakotans.

Basic Beginnings

Basic Beginnings is a research-based parent education program focused on raising young children from the prenatal period through 3 years of age.

The Gearing Up for Kindergarten program was developed by NDSU Extension specialists and Parent Resource Center coordinators to assist parents and their children in preparing for the transition to kindergarten.

A Resource Menu for Family Engagement

Family engagement focuses on building positive relationships and supporting children and families. This document provides a menu of resources and organizations for understanding and promoting family engagement in early childhood settings.

Bright Beginnings 3: Steps Toward a Healthy Pregnancy for You and Your Baby

It is important to create a healthy environment for an unborn child during the time of pregnancy. Key topics in creating a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby include managing personal health concerns, practicing healthy behaviors,…

Children and Illness: Helping Young Children Ages 4 to 8 Years Old

Children and Illness: Helping Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 Years Old

This publication helps parents and other adults find ways to support adolescents through age-appropriate information, understanding and reassurance during pandemics.

Children and Illness: Helping Teens Ages 14 to 18 Years Old

Teens can struggle as they face illness or have concerns about the illness of others. This resource shares practical insights and tips on how teens ages 14-18 react to illness, helpful ways to support them and strategies for coping.

Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings in North Dakota: An Infographic Exploration

For children ages birth to 5, the best development occurs as families and early childhood professionals share understanding about best practices in nurturing young children. Family engagement matters! Shared activities improve mutual…

Grandparenting and Financial Assistance to Grandchildren

Grandparenting at a Distance

Grandparenting in Unique Circumstances

Grandparents occurs in a variety of unique circumstances, including situations of divorce, immigration, blended families or other contexts. This bulletin explores grandparenting in unique circumstances and how grandparents can navigate…

Helping Your Child Cope After a Natural Disaster

Children have limited life experiences, so for them to be afraid, especially after a natural disaster, is normal. The fear or anxiety may last for days to years and is handled best with kindness and understanding from parents and other…

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