Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2037 - Nurturing Families (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2037.1) | 30 |
Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families) |
| 2037.2) | 45 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
| 2037.3) | 200 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
| 2037.4) | 35 |
Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth) |
| 2037.5) | 210 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
Author: Eugenia Wilson
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
The Homeschooling group meets once a month at the Extension Office. This group is open to any home school student and their siblings. Monthly the youth attend and at least one parent (grandparent) for half of the class attend to observe and interact with their youth. Through this socialization there has been growth by the group (the older youth now assist and help with the younger youth) and more parents attend and interact. One youth in particular comes to mind because h
Author: Eugenia Wilson
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® is a startup dedicated to enhancing early learning through embodied play. Through this program you can intentionally weave together books, songs, mindfulness, and yoga-inspired movement to create joyful play experiences that engage the whole child – body, heart, and mind. This class involved three preschool classes at Fairview elementary and approximately 52 students participated in all three sessions. The youth learn to calm themselves, focu
