The following publications cover topics related to Early Childhood. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.

Healthy Eating on the Go handout (Bundle of 25)

Revised

This handout highlights different protein choices, reviews nutrients and fat provided, and provides tips for making lean protein choices and incorporating a variety of protein foods into a healthy diet.

Be An Active Family handout (Bundle of 25)

Revised

This handout addresses the importance of being physically active, reviews guidelines for physical activity for families and provides tips for ways to be more physically active and less sedentary.

Family Meals Handout (Bundle of 25)

New

Learn why family meals are important and how they help children develop healthy habits

Be An Active Family poster

New

This poster addresses the importance of being physically active, reviews guidelines for physical activity for families and provides tips for ways to be more physically active and less sedentary.

Family Meals Poster

Revised

Get tips for putting a healthy meal on the table in a short time, ideas for stocking the kitchen with quick-meal menu items, and involving children in meal preparation.

Creativity in Young Children

Reviewed

Reviewed by Kathy Dothage
State Extension Specialist, Human Development

Sara Gable
State Extension Specialist, Human Development

Positive Discipline and Child Guidance

Revised

Adults who care for kids have a responsibility to guide them toward good behaviors. Visit our site to learn about positive discipline and child guidance.

Activities for Helping Children Deal With Divorce

Revised

During a divorce, children often feel various conflicting emotions and need their parents’ understanding and support. Learn ways to support children and help them work through their feelings, concerns and frustrations about the divorce in this University

Stress Management and the Challenge of Balance

Revised

Lisa Wallace
Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science

If you think you don't have satisfactory balance in your life, you're not alone. One of the most stressful parts of life is balancing work and family. Stress is often the unhealthy result of those efforts.

Communicating Effectively With Children

Revised

The best parent-child relationships are characterized by positive communication. Visit our site to learn about communicating effectively with children.

Helping Infants and Toddlers Adjust to Divorce

Revised

Parental divorce can negatively affect a child's development. Visit our website today to learn about helping infants and toddlers adjust to divorce.

Foundations for a Successful Stepfamily

Reviewed

Diana Milne
Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science

Parenting: Success Requires A Team Effort

Reviewed

David Schramm
Former State Specialist, Human Development and Family Science

Helping Preschoolers and Elementary-Age Children Adjust to Divorce

New

Jane Hunter
Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science

Jessica Trussell
Regional Specialist, Human Development and Family Science

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