From Parenting 24/7: University of Illinois Extension
Web Resource
Competence & Confidence
- Zero to Three [Mar 2, 2006].
- Growing Up in Multicultural Families [May 26, 2005].
- Multiracial Children [May 26, 2005].
Getting Along with Others
- Parenting For Tolerance [Mar 5, 2006].
- 50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know [May 26, 2005].
- Activities that Promote Racial and Cultural Awareness (PDF) [May 26, 2005].
- Biting (PDF) [May 26, 2005].
Guidance, Discipline, Limit-Setting and Monitoring
- About Discipline: Helping Children Develop Self-Control [May 26, 2005].
- Am I Spoiling My Child? [May 26, 2005].
- Biting (PDF) [May 26, 2005].
Healthy Habits
- KidsHealth [Mar 2, 2006].
- Nibbles for Health: Nutrition Newsletters for Parents of Young Children [Jan 3, 2006].
- Food for Thought [May 27, 2005].
- Children's Activity Pyramid [May 26, 2005].
- Preschool Fitness Activities (PDF) [May 26, 2005].
Independence, Defiance, and Oppositional Behavior
- About Discipline: Helping Children Develop Self-Control [May 26, 2005].
Learning & Schoolwork
- 50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know [May 26, 2005].
- Children's Picture Book Database [May 26, 2005].
- Nature, Nurture, and Early Brain Development [May 26, 2005].
- New Research on Brain Development is Important for Parents [May 26, 2005].
Managing Emotions
- About Discipline: Helping Children Develop Self-Control [May 26, 2005].
Media Use (Television, Video Games, Movies, Computers)
- NetSmartz411 [Feb 21, 2007].
- PBS Parents Guide to Children and Media [Jun 20, 2005].
- MediaWise [Jun 20, 2005].
- Common Sense Media [Jun 20, 2005].
Sleeping
- Children and Sleep [Jun 16, 2005].
- Bed Wetting [May 26, 2005].
- Children and Sleep (PDF) [May 26, 2005].
- Children’s Sleep Problems [May 26, 2005].
- Helping Young Children Sleep Better (PDF) [May 26, 2005].
Staying Connected
- Remarriage/Stepfamilies [Jun 14, 2005].
- 100 Ways for a Parent to Say, “Very Good” [May 26, 2005].
- 14 Ways to Show Love for your Child this Valentine's Day [May 26, 2005].
- Am I Spoiling My Child? [May 26, 2005].
- Family Routines and Rituals [May 26, 2005].
- Sending Messages of Love to Children in Their Own Language [May 26, 2005].
Toilet Training
- Bed Wetting [May 26, 2005].
- Through the Eyes of a Child [May 27, 2005].
- Illinois Early Learning Project [May 27, 2005].
- Family Works [May 27, 2005].
- Grandparent Information Center [May 27, 2005].
- Dealing with Toddlers [May 27, 2005].
- Nibbles: Ideas for Families [May 27, 2005].
- Parenting Again [May 27, 2005].
- Principles of Parenting [May 27, 2005].
- Building Strong Single-Parent Families [May 26, 2005].
- Single Parenting [May 26, 2005].
Family Rituals, Routines, and Traditions
- Traditions and Rituals (PDF) [May 26, 2005].
Managing Work, Family, and Activities
- Balancing Work and Family: Working with Your Employer [May 26, 2005].
- Tips for Employees and Working Parents [May 26, 2005].
Pep Talks
- 42 Things Parenthood Has Taught Me [May 26, 2005].
Staying Connected to Spouses and Partners
- Couple and Parenting Issues [May 26, 2005].
- Now That We're Divorced, How Can We Parent Together? [May 26, 2005].
Taking Care of Yourself
- Single Parenting: Help! I Feel Overwhelmed! (PDFf) [May 26, 2005].