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Families Are Talking
These special newsletters have information to help parents and caregivers talk to their children about sexuality and related issues.
May 28, 2004, 08:48 PST
Parent Pamphlets
Starting Early Sexuality Education for Children Ages 10 to 14 (Early Adolescence)
The years from 10 to 14 are ones of discovery and questioning. Young adolescents question themselves, their sexuality and how they fit into the world....
May 24, 2004, 19:05 PST
Parent Pamphlets
Sexuality and Your Child - For Children Ages 3 to 7
By the age of three, your child will probably begin to ask you for information about sex. Knowing what to expect at different ages can help you respond to typical questions young children ask. It also helps to know what behaviors you can expect.
Courtesy of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia
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May 24, 2004, 18:44 PST
Parent Pamphlets
Sexuality and Your Child - For Children Ages 0 to 3
As a parent, you may be wondering when sexuality education for your child should begin. Many adults believe sex education should begin at puberty. Sexual learning, however, begins at birth. It is during the early years that your child will develop basic attitudes about sexuality.
Courtesy of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia (PDF format - Adobe Acrobat Required) [ Download/View File ]
May 24, 2004, 18:13 PST
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Baby Basics
Parents often worry about whether a child is developing at a "normal" rate, without realizing that the average ages given for certain developmental landmarks are just that averages that can vary as much as six months from one child to the next. Learn about your baby in this informative pamphlet.
Courtesy of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia (PDF format - Adobe Acrobat Required)
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May 17, 2004, 20:12 PST
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How Kids Grow - Ages 9-12
Children in the age group 9 to 12 years (middle school-aged) are becoming "preadolescents." In addition to the changes going on physically, mentally, and socially they are also beginning to develop serious ideas about their plans for careers.
Courtesy of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia (PDF format - Adobe Acrobat Required) [ Download/View File ]
May 13, 2004, 14:44 PST
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How Kids Grow - Ages 6 - 8
The early elementary school-age child (6 to 8 years) has moved from being a preschooler, closely tied to the family, to the expanded world of middle childhood. There are three great "outward journeys" of middle childhood:
Social out of the home and into the friend group;
Physical into the world of games and school;
Mental into the world of adult ideas, logic, and communication.
Courtesy of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia (PDF format - Adobe Acrobat Required)
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May 13, 2004, 14:14 PST
Parent Pamphlets
Focus on Kids: The Effects of Divorce on Children
Parents who are going through divorce often believe it is in the best interest of the children to shield them from the stress of the situation. But regardless of their parents' good intentions, children often find themselves caught in an emotional whirlpool during these times.
May 8, 2004, 11:40 PST
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Finding and Selecting Good Child Care: A Guide for Parents Returning to Work
A big question for anyone going back to work is, "Who will take care of my children?" Finding good child care takes time and thought. Parents need to think about the types of child care programs, what good child care is, and which arrangement best meets their needs.
May 8, 2004, 11:26 PST
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Getting Young Children Ready to Learn
Parents want their children to grow up to succeed in life. They want their children to feel like they can do anything they put their minds to. This can-do attitude comes from everyday experiences children have early in life when others notice and encourage their efforts.
May 3, 2004, 12:02 PST
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Children: How They Grow, Elementary School Children Ages 6 to 8
The early elementary school-age child (6 to 8 years) has moved from being a preschooler closely tied to the family to the expanded world of middle childhood.
May 3, 2004, 11:55 PST
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Children: How They Grow, Elementary School Children Ages 9 to 12
Children in the age group 9 to 12 years (middle school-aged) are becoming "preadolescents." In addition to the changes going on physically, mentally and socially they are also beginning to develop serious ideas about their plans for careers.
May 3, 2004, 11:48 PST
Parent Pamphlets
Starting Early Sexuality Education for Children Ages 10 to 14 (Early Adolescence)
Children are full of questions, and as they grow from toddlers to adolescents, their questions change from "Why do zebras have stripes?" to "Why is my body changing?" or "Why do I feel so mixed up?"
May 3, 2004, 11:34 PST
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Children's Activity Pyramid
Have FUN and be active each week by trying some of these activities...
May 3, 2004, 11:26 PST
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Nature, Nurture and Early Brain Development
For some time, we have known that development results from the dynamic interplay of nature and nurture. From birth on, we grow and learn because our biology is programmed to do so and because our social and physical environment provides stimulation.
May 3, 2004, 10:11 PST
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Nurturing Children's Talents
Adults can nurture children's positive self-esteem by helping them discover what they are good at doing. Part of a child's self esteem comes from feeling competent and skilled at something she or he enjoys.
May 3, 2004, 09:23 PST
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Protecting Children from Unintentional Injuries
Children's surroundings contain a lot of potential hazards. Unintentional injuries are responsible for many injury deaths each year, and it is estimated that 90 percent of unintentional injuries could be avoided.
May 3, 2004, 09:18 PST
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Raising Kind Children
Encouraging kindness in children is an important responsibility for all adults who care for children. Kind and caring behavior appears early in life and continues to develop across the lifespan.
May 2, 2004, 16:47 PST
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Focus on Families: Divorce and Adults
Although it may be little comfort if you are currently facing divorce, recent estimates indicate that you have lots of company. More than half of all marriages in the United States and three of every five marriages in Missouri end in divorce; the majority (53 percent to 55 percent in Missouri) involve children.
May 2, 2004, 16:42 PST
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Talking With Children About HIV/AIDS
What adults must know. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the third leading cause of death in Missouri for people 25 to 44 years of age.
May 2, 2004, 16:38 PST
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