2037 - Nurturing Families (general) | ||
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2037.1) | 39 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
2037.3) | 13 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
2037.4) | 13 |
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) | 12 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
Author: Lynnette Allen
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
Research shows that family mealtime is important in child development and student success in school. The kitchen is often the center for busy families that struggle to balance work, school and community activities. Unfortunately very few family meals may occur. Breakfast is often a quick a cup of coffee and a pastry on the way out the door and dinner is from a drive-through bag while homework is being completed. The 2017-18 KEHA lesson Baking and Breaking Bread Together focuses on br