University of Illinois Extension Family Life programs and materials enhance family life by teaching:
Through single workshops, a series of classes, or newsletters, brochures, and fact sheets to read at your convenience or online. We are also on WICD 15's "university of Illinois" segment once per month at 6:45 am Thursday mornings!
Train the trainer classes are also available for Home and Community Education groups, program coordinators, and community leaders. Contact Angela Reinhart at areinhrt@illinois.edu or call 333-7672 to request resources or schedule a class for your group/organization.
About one third of reported child abuse and neglect cases nationwide are for children age three and under. This is, in part, due to seven developmental phases in the first three years of life that are very challenging for parents and caregivers. Learn how to weather these stages and decrease the risk of taking frustrations out on the children in your life. Brochures are available in English or Spanish.
1. What To Do When Baby Cries2. When Will Baby Sleep All Night?3. Learning to Say Goodbye4. Toddlers Exploring the World5. When All You Hear is "No!"6. What Will We Eat Today?7. Toilet Teaching: The First Steps
Social, Emotional, Physical, and Psychological growth happens quickly in the preschool years, leaving you to look for answers to challenging situations. These short and easy-to-read fact sheets on "timely" developmental issues were created just for when you need a quick answer and don't have a lot of time to read! View them online at www.extension.illinois/champaign and click on the children and seniors icon.
University of Illinois' WILL TV and Champaign County Extension became partners in offering Parenting Counts programs and resources from Talaris research in the mid 2000's. See commercials and other timely tips for parents, grandparents, and teachers available at www.pbs.org/parents/earlylearning or call the Extension office for more information.
K - 4 is a time of rapid growth in social/emotional development as well as physical skills for both children and parents. These short newsletters were created by the University of Illinois family life team for parents, teachers, and grandparents caring for 5 - 10 year old children. See all the issues at www.extension.illinois.edu/champaign/ or click on http://parenting247.org
In 2007, over 1.5 million grandparents were raising 6 million grandchildren nationwide, and the numbers are growing. In Illinois, that translates to over 100,000 grandparents are raising over 200,000 grandchildren. In every case, grandparents need support and resources to help their grandchildren succeed in school and life! See our timely newsletter at http://www.urbanext.illinois.edu/grandparents/ Also see our grandparents raising grandchildren brochures, available as individual copies or a complete set of brochures. Call or email areinhrt@illinois.edu for more information or order from https://pubsplus.uiuc.edu.
Penn State Cooperative Extension's satellite workshops feature timely topics for adults caring for children in a center or family child care home. View videos online at http://www.betterkidcare.psu.edu/or borrow the video tape/DVDfrom the Extension office. Handouts are available upon request.
The National Family Caregivers Association 2000 survey found 54 million Americans were caregivers, often with responsibilities of caring for children at home as well. Get much needed information as you care for your elderly, disabled or chronically ill parent, relative, or friend on dealing with:
Materials may be duplicated to use with your group. Contact us for information on how to order your set today!
Intentional Harmony is designed to meet the needs of all individuals - single or coupled - parents or not - strive to create harmony in the contexts of work and personal life. The curriculum has a flexible, dynamic format to address concerns about:
Call 333-7672 for more information.
Attend these train - the - trainer classes scheduled most months from August - March or request your copies of lesson handouts today. Classes are also available for any group or organization as a featured topic. Call 333-7672 or email areinhrt@illinis.edu to schedule a speaker for your group today! New topics are added yearly.
Interpersonal violence touches many lives: young children as victims or spectators of violence; teens in dating relationships; adult relationships, and elder abuse. Learn some of the dynamics of violent relationships,coping strategies, and intervention techniques. Learn how to reach out for help/point others towards help.
Science medical Technology and improved lifestyle habits are adding new years to our lives. Many of us may be retired for almost 1/3 of our adult lives. This lesson covers the changes in lifestyle and relationships that occur after retirement and provide some ideas for charting a plan to make the rest of your years the best they can be.
Humans are flawed creatures. At times we behave in ways that hurt others. This workshop presents what mental health professionals have come to understand about the importance of forgiveness in the healing process. Participants will examine their own feelings and experiences with forgiveness and learn strategies for using the power of forgiveness in their own lives.
We are naturally creative from the very start of our lives. Unfortunately, many of us lose touch with our creative potential as time passes. Learn how to reconnect with your creativity. Rediscovering and reconnecting with our creativity is an exciting process that opens new options for problem-solving and productive living.
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Angela Reinhart Unit Educator, Family Life Champaign County Unit 801 Country Fair Drive Suite D Champaign, IL 61821 Phone: 217-333-7672 FAX: 217-333-7683 areinhrt@illinois.edu