Today's families are faced with a multitude of challenges and transitions that place great demands on their resources. Strong family systems provide support for successfully meeting these demands and for encouraging the healthy emotional and physical growth of their individual members. Although families vary in size, structure, organization, and across cultures, all families are faced with the challenge of making their Family...Priority 1! It is certain that the family will continue to have great impact on future generations. Continuous studies show that tradition and practice will change with a changing culture.
Family life development is a complex, continuous issue in human relations. Families today are faced with challenges and transitions, contributing to a strong and healthy unit. Families provide a support system to guide individuals through various life stages and life events. It has never been more important in our history than now to build and sustain strong families.
Family...Priority 1! is a resource designed to focus on strengthening family and individual relationships. The enclosed fact sheets address issues surrounding family relations, parenting, communication, and stress.
This family life resource packet is designed to:
Jacqueline Kirby, M.S.
Extension Associate
Human Development and Family Life
Ohio State University Extension
Jill Eversole Nolan
District Specialist
Family and Consumer Sciences
Ohio State University Extension
Carol Ford Arkin, Ph.D.
Extension Specialist, Human Development
Ohio State University Extension
Robert Hughes Jr., Ph.D.
Extension Specialist, Family Life
Ohio State University Extension
Kathyrn Beckham Mims, Ph.D., LMSW
Rosalyn Carter Institute
Georgia Southwestern College
Americus, Georgia
Comprehensive guide for new parents. Includes tips on your child's developmental milestones, how to cope with your strong-willed child, dressing and playing with your toddler, first aid and safety, and household management and bookkeeping.
Middle Childhood (8-to 11-Year-Olds)
What parents can expect in the way of development and behavior. Topics include: relationships with peers, thinking and communicating, and physical skills.
Young Adolescent (11- to 15-Year-Olds)
What parents can expect in the way of development and behavior from young adolescents. Topics include: emotional and social development, peer relationships, and physical growth and development.
The Second Half of Life: Growing Older -- the Young-Old Years, the Middle Years, and the Old-Old Years
Examines aspects of social, physical, and mental aging by identifying what to expect in the way of normal changes in appearance, health, and emotional responses.
Choice Not Chance: Enhancing Your Marital Relationship
This enrichment program includes 12 activities to develop a better understanding of marital relationships and the factors that affect them. Topics include: learning to listen, learning to express feelings, talking about sex, and conflict resolution.
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.
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