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Whether you're interested in the normal growth and development of your baby or tips for parenting a teen, University of Missouri Extension connects you to the latest research and best practices.
Local Resources
Resources for Raising Children and Teens in Central Missouri
- Central Missouri Children and Teens page Find information on parenting and child development.
- Central Missouri Family Life page Learn how to build your family's strengths.
- Central Missouri Nutrition and Health page Educate yourself on living healthy.
- Understanding Youth and the Assets of the 4-H Program Read about the positive effects of the University of Missouri Extension's youth development program in Central Missouri.
- Child Care Training in Central Missouri Meet state certification requirements through local workshops.
- Focus on Kids Learn how divorce affects children and what parents can do.
Missouri-wide Resources
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MU Extension Families and relationships section
Find news, publications, program Web sites, courses and events across the state - Missouri
Families.org brings you practical
information and learning opportunities
on health, nutrition, parenting,
relationships, aging, personal finance, housing, food safety
and more.
You can sign up for MissouriFamilies' e-newsletter. - Center
on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy and
Parenting
Learn what research says works. - SafeKidsMO.org -- Children's
Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis
Educate yourself on child abuse. - Extension InfoNet Check out information on early childhood.
- KidsCount Missouri Find out how well our children are doing.
- Missouri 4-H Become a member or volunteer, and see the power of youth.
- ParentLink
Create a healthy, safe, nurturing environment for a child.
Links to Other Resources
- National 4-H Council
- CYFERNet - Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network
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