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.

Key Couple Transition Issues in Becoming Parents

Making Memories for Grandchildren

Grandparents play a key role in making memories for grandchildren. Grandparents can connect a child with the past, pass on family memories, and make memories together in the present. This publication highlights how to make memories for…

Opportunities for Family Engagement in Early Childhood

Supporting young children through family engagement opportunities is a key to healthy child development. Engage your child and pursue options to score success with family engagement!

Snooze News: The Importance of Healthy Sleep Habits

We can support our children emotionally, physically, academically and socially just by helping them establish healthy sleep habits.

Talking to Children About Armed Conflict

Whenever stories about armed conflict, terrorism or the possibility of war appear on television or in the news, considering the possible reactions of children and youth is important. Such topics quickly become a focus for daily discussions…

Talking to Children About Pandemics

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

Talking to Children About Peer Pressure

As children and youth learn to make decisions, receiving input and even pressure from friends and other peers is common for them. Feedback and pressure from peers influence young people’s clothing styles, music choices, social behaviors…

Talking to Children About Terrorism

Children may experience strong emotions when faced with mass violence or terrorist acts either on television or in the news. This publication helps parents and adults find ways to support children through kindness, understanding and…

The Art of Grandparenting

Among the variety of family roles that exist, perhaps the most unique is becoming a grandmother, a grandfather or a stepgrandparent. Grandparenting typically occurs when a person has reached maturity and has wisdom or experience to share…

When Grandparents Become Parents to Their Grandchildren

Millions of family relatives, particularly grandparents, become “parents the second time around” when parents experience difficulties and children need care. Grandparents in this situation need answers regarding concerns they may face,…

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