Nearly half of children born to poor parents remained poor half their childhoods. Black children are especially disadvantaged: two-thirds of poor black newborns are persistently poor. Children who are poor early in life (age 0-2) are 30 percent less likely to complete high school than those first poor later in childhood, even after controlling for poverty duration and other factors. Reaching vulnerable children at birth is vital, as a childs early environment can affect brain development. This factsheet summarizes the report Child Poverty and Its Lasting Consequence". (Author abstract)
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This publication offers information for parents and caregivers on adolescent physical development and offers tips for social service agents and parents on how to encourage healthy development.
This publication offers information for parents and caregivers on adolescent cognitive development and offers tips for social service agents and parents on how to encourage healthy cognitive development.
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During the holidays, we look forward to spending time with family and loved-ones. Children are developing memories that will last a lifetime. As parents, we want them to be wonderful memories. However, the holiday season brings typical pressures and stresses, and some of us have the extra responsibility of navigating co-parenting relationships with a former spouse or partner. Here are a few co-parenting suggestions that can reduce stress--particularly for children--during the holidays. (Author abstract)
This tip sheet reviews the concept of parenting styles, including two key elements of parenting: parental responsiveness (i.e., warmth or supportiveness) and parental demandingness (i.e., behavioral control). (Author abstract)
This fact sheet presents many of the factors that youth and young adults, along with the safety-net service providers who work with them, need to be aware of in order to help build the healthy dating friendships that can lead to healthy long-term marital friendships. (Author abstract)
This tip sheet outlines the usefulness of marriage and relationship education as a strategy for helping families, possibilities for integrating such efforts in Head Start settings, and best practices to consider when exploring partnerships between marriage and relationship education and Head Start. (Author abstract)
This tip sheet discusses how marriage and relationship education can assist youth as they initiate and manage their romantic relationships. It also provides helpful information for safety-net service providers on selecting appropriate programs and resources, as well as on engaging youth during the process. (Author abstract)
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Children's self-esteem often depends on how they think they "measure up" to what people expect. This fact sheet gives specific strategies to employ to build children's self-esteem including creating realistic expectations and giving specific praise.Note: PDF version available.
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This fact sheet describes the importance of setting limits in parenting and offers some specific steps and strategies for limit setting for children and adolescents. An activity is also included for families to do together.Note: PDF version available.
