Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2038 - Stories, Songs, and Stretches | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2038.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
| 2038.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
| 2038.4) | 0 |
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) |
| 2038.5) | 300 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
| 2038.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families) |
Author: LaToya Drake
Major Program: Stories, Songs, and Stretches
Mindfulness is for all ages. According to the annual report released in November of 2019, the Kentucky Youth Advocates 2019 County Data Book, almost half of the state’s children in 2017 lived in low-income households. County Health Rankings and Roadmaps details that in Barren County 33% of children are living in poverty compared to 22% statewide. Poverty begets other hardships, such as deficiencies in school readiness and overall health. We can equip children to better handle life&rsq
