Children and Teens in East Central Missouri              

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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.

Newsletters and Columns

• Kincare Connections Quarterly newsletter for grandparents and other relatives in a parenting role
   
• LifeTimes Quarterly newsletter to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities

Regional Resources

• Gateway Grandparents/Kinship Network Resources, events and support for grandparents raising grandchildren and relative caregivers in a parenting role in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

Regional Events

Missouri-wide Resources 

• University of Missouri Extension Children and Teens main page
• Extension Publications Search for information on children and teens.
• Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy and Parenting Learn what research says works.
• 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.

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