Extension
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| 2031 - Family Development General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2031.11) | 0 |
Number of individuals who sought support from local community organizations and/or its individual members |
| 2031.12) | 0 |
Number of individuals who extended any type of support to another parent, grandparent, or relative raising a child |
| 2031.13) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported that they better understand the importance of caregiving preparation as a result of aging programs |
| 2031.14) | 20 |
Number of participants who attended parenting-related programs not identified as a “major program.” Major parent-related programs include: Parenting a Second Time Around, Grandparents as Parents, Nurturing Parenting, and Nurturing Fathers |
| 2031.15) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended age-related programs focused on relationships/communication/caregiving and other issues facing aging families not identified as a “major program.” Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
| 2031.10) | 0 |
Number of individuals who practice effective parenting skills, such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules and/or boundaries, or concrete support of their child |
| 2031.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported using specific preventative and positive discipline techniques in response to child’s misbehavior |
| 2031.7) | 20 |
Number of individuals (parents, caregivers, grandparent, or relative) reporting improved personal knowledge (i.e., developmental stages of a child, techniques to encourage positive development, positive discipline techniques for children, healthy ways to promote children’s success in schools, and signs of abuse and neglect) |
| 2031.8) | 20 |
Number of individuals reporting improved parenting skills (i.e., skills to prepare child for life; use positive discipline techniques; use of empathy, family rules and effective boundaries; effective self-care techniques) |
Author: Lora Davidson
Major Program: Family Development General
The body’s physical and mental decline associated with aging varies from person to person, but common issues can be a decline in memory, difficulty learning new things and trouble focusing from one task to another. Research shows that people who stay intellectually engaged are more likely to maintain their mental acuity. Quilting has been done for years to provide warm blankets for families, but in the last few decades retirees have turned to quilting to help fill the time gap
Author: Lora Davidson
Major Program: Family Development General
The FCS Agent and FCS Team at the Laurel County Extension office decided to host a StoryWalk as a unique and engaging way to promote early literacy and physical activity among the children in their community. The CDC recommends that adolescents who are between the ages of 6-17 years of age, receive at least 6o minutes of physical activity a day. The FCS team recognized the potential of this innovative concept and were able to host this event for the 2nd year in a row that would leave a las
