Publications and Links
On this page you will find access to UNH Cooperative Extension Families and Parenting Publications and important links to research based parenting and family information. Below you will find information on: Parenting Infants and Toddlers; Parenting Preschoolers; Parenting School Age Children; Parenting Adolescents; and on Parenting Alone and Parenting in Stepfamilies.
- Parenting Infants and Toddlers
- Parenting Preschoolers
- Parenting School Aged Children
- Parenting Adolescents
- Parenting Alone:
- Parenting in Stepfamilies
Parenting Infants and Toddlers:
Below you will find access to information that will help you through the crucial baby and toddler stages of development. 
Publications:
- Cradle Crier/Toddler Tales Newsletter(s)
- Helping Young Children Sleep Better
- The Two-Year-Old - Changes in Thinking
- The Two Year Old - Personality Changes
- The Two Year Old - Physical Changes
- The Two Year Old - Play
- Resources For Parents Of Twins
- Temper Tantrums
- The Effects Of Divorce On Children
- Toilet Training
- When A Child Bites
- Federal Interagency Coordinating Council
- FirstGov
- I Am Your Child
- Kids Count
- NNCC - Resources for Parents
- Parenting Resources for the 21st Century
- Smart Marriages
- Zero To Three
Toddlding, tantrums and tall tales charachterize this age group. They have imagination, they know how to get attention, and their world is changing as they learn to walk. Here are some publications and links to help you navigate this wonderful age.
Publications:
Disciplining the Young Child- Early Childhood - The 3, 4 & 5 Year Old - Social Behavior
- Early Childhood - The 3, 4 & 5 Year Old - Changes In Thinking
- Early Childhood - The 3, 4 & 5 Year Old - Common Fears
- Early Childhood - The 3, 4 & 5 Year Old - Language
- Early Childhood - The 3, 4 & 5 Year Old - Physical Changes
- Early Childhood - The 3, 4 & 5 Year Old - Self Esteem
- Preparing Your Child for the Arrival of A Baby
- Sibling Relationships
- The Effects of Divorce On Children
- Those Four-Letter Words
Parenting School Aged Children:
When kids head off to school, a whole new set of challenges arises. Here are some guides and links to help you make a successfultransition with your child.
Publications:
- Children andPhysical Activity: Have Fun and Be Fit
- Dealing With Anger
- Discipline: Teaching School Age Children Social Skills
- Middle Childhood: 6-8 Years
- Middle Childhood: 9-11 Years
- Sibling Relationships
- The Effects Of Divorce On Children
- Why Do Some Children Bully Others?...Bullies and Their Victims
Links:
- FirstGov
- Join Together Online
- Kid Safety
- NNCC - Resources for Parents
- Parenting Resources for the 21st Century
- Partnership for Family Involvement in Education
- Safety Alerts
- Smart Marriages
- US Department of Education
- US Dept. of Ed Parents Guide to the Internet
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Here is some research-based advice, information and links for parenting healthy and happy teenagers.
Publications:
- Children and Physical Activity: Have Fun and Be Fit
- Living With Your Teen: Alcohol and Drug Use
- Living With Your Teen: Teen Depression and Suicide
- Living With Your Teen: Teen Sexuality
- Living With Your Teen: Adolescents and Sleep
- Living with Your Teen: Understanding Physical Changes
- Living with Your Teen: Understanding Changes in Thinking
- Living with Your Teen: Understanding Emotional Changes
- Living with Your Teen: Understanding the Changing Parent-Teen Relationship
- Living with Your Teen: Talking with Teens
- The Effects Of Divorce On Children
- Why Do Some Children Bully Others?...Bullies and Their Victims
Links:
- CYFERNet
- FirstGov
- Join Together Online
- Monitoring the Future - A Continuing Study of American Youth
- NNCC Resources For Parents
- Parenting Resources for the 21st Century
- Partnership For Family Involvement in Education
- Smart Marriages
- UNH Center on Adolesence
- US Department of Education
- US Dept. of Ed Parents Guide to the Internet
Parenting Alone:
Single parenting can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are links to useful information for parenting solo.
Publications:
- Parenting Alone - Building Strong Families
- Parenting Alone - Common Questions When Parenting Alone
- Parenting Alone - Communicating Within Your Family
- Parenting Alone - Co-Parenting After Divorce
- Parenting Alone - Dating Issues When You Have Children
- Parenting Alone - Disciplining Children
- Parenting Alone - Friendship and Support
- Parenting Alone - Helping Children Cope With Death
- Parenting Alone - Help! I Feel Overwhelmed!
- Parenting Alone - Loss of a Partner
- Parenting Alone - Loss of A Relationship
- Parenting Alone - Not Enough Hours In The Day?
- Parenting Alone - Parental Rights and Responsibilities After Divorce
- Parenting Alone - You Are a Family
Parenting in Stepfamilies:
Below are some UNH Cooperative Extension publications on parenting children in stepfamily settings.
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