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Extension Resources: Fact Sheets & Educational Materials

Below are various research-based educational fact sheets, newsletters and other on-line materials produced by Extension that address relationship and marital enrichment. Find other Extension created resources on other topics at Children Youth and Families Education and Research Network (CYFERnet).

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Publication Series

  • CoupleTalk-Enhancing Your Relationship, An Informal Personal Study Course. This publication gives couples information on skills to strengthen their relationship. Activity Cards and Leaders Guide also available. (Kansas State University, 1997).
     
  • Family Album Radio. This daily radio program offers a variety of research-based information designed to assist families in all walks of life.  Relationship topics covered include issues relating to marriage, divorce, stepfamilies, cohabitation, and domestic violence.  Past recordings are also available from the website. (University of Florida Extension, ongoing).
      
  • Florida Marriage Preparation Series (Before you Tie the Knot). This publication series provide pre-marital couples with information related to communication, conflict management, parenting, and finances. (University of Florida Extension, 2005-2010).
  • Healthy Relationships and Marriages Series. This publication series gives couples and families tips and skills to create healthy relationships, including managingconflict ,meeting the needs of each family member, and building communication skills. (University of Florida Extension, 2012).
     
  • Home and Away Series: Keeping it Together... While You're Apart. This fact sheet series provides information about relationships to families whose job or profession takes them away from home for extended periods of time. (Ohio State University Extension, 2011).
     
  • Interpersonal Relationships. This link will take you to a list of various fact sheets with information on dealing with anger, acceptance, expressing feelings and resolving conflicts. (North Carolina State University Extension)
     
  • The Marriage Garden. This fact sheet series provides couples with information related to communication, understanding, kindness, forgiveness and dealing with conflict (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, 2006).
     
  • Marriage Matters. This newsletter/fact sheet series provides suggestions and activities to help couples at various stages in their relationship (Ohio State University, 2002-2004).
     
  • Saying "I Do": Consider the Possibilities. This on-line, self-paced course can be done alone or with a partner and is specifically targeted towards marriage preparation.(Utah State University Extension, 2008)
     
  • Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies Series . A six-part home study course for stepfamily adults with children under the age of 18 designed to improve stepfamily living. Supplemental materials to aid in educational group sessions available. (Kansas Extension, 2000)
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General Resources on Couple Relationship Enrichment Skills

  • 9 Important Communication Skills for Every Relationship.  Effective communication is critical to successful relationships. This tip sheet describes basic information which focuses on the 4 Don'ts and the 5 Dos of Communication (9 Skills) from John Gottman, one of the nation's leading researchers and practitioners on marriage. It also includes a tracking sheet for implementing the 9 communication skills. Part of the Healthy Relationships and Marriages Series (University of Florida Extension, 2012).
  • 10 Rules for Constructive Conflict.  Determining how we handle conflict is a good way to assess how well we are functioning in our relationships. This brief quiz can help people realize what they are doing that is constructive and what skills they might want to develop to help manage conflict more effectively. Part of the Healthy Relationships and Marriages Series (University of Florida Extension, 2012).
  • Both Partners Are Responsible For the Relationship. This publication offers suggestions for how to develop a healthy, nurturing partner relationship. (University of Nebraska Extension, 2005).
     
  • Can We Talk? Improving Couple Communication. In this segment of the Florida Marriage Preparation series, couples are encouraged to look at the importance of learning and practicing the relationship skills of listening--as well as expressing thoughts and feelings. (University of Florida Extension, 2001).
     
  • Closeness in a Couple Relationship. This fact sheet discusses the challenges that can occur in merging individuals from two families into a cohesive couple relationship and makes suggestions for balancing separateness and togetherness. (Ohio State University Extension, 2009).
     
  • Communication with Your Partner. Part of the Marriage Garden Series, this is a fact sheet on the many different ways partners communicate with each other. (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2006)
     
  • Dealing With Couples' Anger. This fact sheet summarizes what can happen when couples fail to address issues and avoid communication which could avoid/prevent conflict.(Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, 2007).
     
  • Money Mechanics: Communication. Poor communication about money often is the root of financial problems in families. This publication, developed by Iowa State University Extension, provides tips for couples on communicating about and resolving conflict around financial matters. It includes information on setting rules, how to talk about money, and identify money problems. It also includes a Money Quiz. (Iowa State University Extension, 2008)
     
  • PeopleTALK: Enhancing Your Relationships. This lesson and tip sheet is intended to complement the K-State Research and Extension CoupleTALK program. This PeopleTALK lesson gives attention to connections with others, and can be particularly helpful for marital and couple relationships. It emphasizes a process of growth and behavioral change that can help people develop stronger and more satisfying relationships. Leaders guide also available. (Kansas Extension, 2004).
  • Relationships: Choose Words that Work. Good communication is the foundation of successful relationships. This tip sheet suggests working on communication skills by being respectful, picking the right time for communication, and using "I" statements to share responsibility. (Kansas State University Extension, 2005).
     
  • Resolving Conflict Constructively and Respectfully. Part of the Home and Away Series, this fact sheet outlines a strategy for resolving conflict. (Ohio State University Extension, 1998)
  • Sandwich Generation. This fact sheet addresses many of the stressors felt by individuals who have simultaneous commitments to help their adult children and their elderly parents – the “sandwich generation”. (Utah State University Extension, 2006).
  • Use Cues to Improve Relationships.  This tip sheet offers tips for couples to become aware of clues or signals that a partner may give and suggests that following those cues may enhance the relationship. Some suggestions include: being attentive, taking time to listen, and being thoughtful. (Kansas State University Extension, 2005).
         
  • Your Money Matters. In this segment of the Florida Marriage Preparation series, couples are encouraged to look at the importance of talking about money openly and honestly before marriage (University of Florida Cooperative Extension, 2001)
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Resources for Singles and Premarital Couples

  • Are we Compatible? Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet explores the issue of exploring compatibility during courtship. (Ohio State University Extension, 2003)
     
  • Before You Say "I Do" (also in PDF). Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet outlines questions that should be considered and discussed with your partner during the courtship and before committing to marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2001).
  • Debt Brought Into Marriage: the Anti-Dowry. Fact sheet offers information into debt brought into marriage, a major source of conflict for newlyweds. Particular attention is given to both how debt affects the marriage relationship as well as means of developing a debt elimination plan (Utah State University Extension, 2010).
     
  • Getting to Really Know You. Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet discusses the importance of exploring partner characteristics and behaviors. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002)
     
  • How Attached is Your Relationship? Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet outlines the process of forming healthy couple attachements. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002)
     
  • Marriage, a Promise to Work. Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet describes the purpose and nature of marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2004)
     
  • Premarital Agreements. Discussion and tips including property issues, legal requirements, charitable donations, and other financial agreements that are important for couples to consider before they marry. (Oregon State University Extension, 1998).
     
  • Single Parenting: Dating Issues When You Have Children. This fact sheet discusses issues and obstacles single parents face, as well as what they can do, when they begin dating. (University of New Hampshire Extension, 2002).
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Resources for Married Couples

  • After You Say "I Do:" Adjusting to Marriage. This fact sheet offers several strategies newlywed couples can exercise in building a strong marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2010).
     
  • Bids for Connection. Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet describes strategies for maintaining positive relationships in a marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2003)
  • Building A Strong Marriage- Finding Time. This tip sheet highlights demands in an individual's life including work, parenting, and personal demands, and the strain they may put on a marriage. It provides a list of ways to cope with these demands when they interfere with the marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002)
     
  • Couples Considering Parenthood. This publication encourages couples to look at the importance of having a stable relationship before adding the changes that parenthood brings to both partners. (University of Florida Extension, 2007).
     
  • Creating a Strong and Satisfying Marriage (also in PDF). This guide explores the common characteristics of successful marriages, skills to effectively handle marital conflict and ways that spouses can strengthen their marriages. (University of Missouri Extension, 2000).
     
  • Dealing With Anger in a Marriage. Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet discusses misconceptions of anger, how people cover up anger, how anger can actually be healthy in a relationship and how to resolve anger. (Ohio State University Extension, 2003)
     
  • Dealing with Conflict in Marriage Part of the Marriage Garden Series, this is a fact sheet on conflict in marriage and how to understand that every relationship even very good ones have conflict through understanding how to learn to live with things that cannot change (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2006)
     
  • Domestic Violence and Divorce (also in PDF) This fact sheet provides a comprehensive overview of domestic violence, its relationship to divorce, the cycles of violence, and suggestions for locating help. (University of Missouri Extension, 2007)
     
  • Enhancing Midlife Marriage. Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet provides midlife couples strategies for strengthening their marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002)
     
  • Familes Taking Charge: Talking With Your Spouse. This fact sheet is aimed at helping spouses improve their communication between one another, especially as it relates to financial matters. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)
      
  • Financial Smart Start for Newlyweds. This fact sheet and newsletter series provides publications focused on helping couples be financially responsible as they begin their lives together. From this site, participants can also enroll in Financial Smart Starts for Newlyweds (free of charge) if they would like to receive a monthly financial management newsletter.  (Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2009)
     
  • Forgiveness in a Strong Marriage. Part of the Marriage Garden Series, this is a fact sheet on forgiveness in a relationship with information on the problems that need to be discussed and the problems that don't. (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2006). 
     
  • Getting Past Problems to Solutions in Marriage. Part of the Marriage Garden Series, this is a fact sheet on how married couples get into quarrelling jams and discusses the idea of "automatic reactions". (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2006)
     
  • Great Expectations! Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet describes the influence of expectations on marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002)
     
  • Healthy Marriage: Facts & Fiction (with Part 2 and Part 3).  A collection of three YouTube videos that address 10 common marital myths regardingly healthy relationships. Clips also highlight appropriate martial facts in response to each of the myths, various research findings, as well as recommended books for various relationship topics. (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2008)
      
  • Is Work Starving Your Marriage? Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet presents information on balancing work and the marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002). 
     
  • Kindness Builds Strong Marriages. Part of the Marriage Garden Series, this is a fact sheet on the importance of kindness in effectively communicating and sustaining a strong marriage. (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2006)
     
  • Learning Languages of Love in Marriage. Part of the Marriage Garden Series, this fact sheet discusses the ways in which love in a marriage can be communicated. (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, 2006)
  • Love Notes. Love Notes, provided by the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative, includes a variety of brief and printable tip sheets for couples to strengthen relationships and manage stress and differences within families. A few topics included are “Routines and Rituals Strengthen Families,” “Fighting in a Way that is Fair,” and “Dates that won’t Break the Bank.” (Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative, 2010).
     
  • Managing Two Incomes--Yours, Mine, Ours. This fact sheet describes how dividing up the paper work and decisions make dealing with income issues a slightly less stressful subject. (University of Delaware Extension, 1996).
     
  • Marriage After Retirement. This fact sheet discusses how retiring couples need to adjust to retirement and provides tips for how this new life stage can begin with few problems or difficulties. (Ohio State University Extension, 2003)
     
  • Our Relationship...And Communicating Effectively. This publication helps couples learn how to communicate with one another. (University of Nebraska Extension, 2008).
     
  • Our Relationship...And Managing the Farm/Business. This publication addresses how couples can build a strong relationship while dealing with sometimes stressful situations that result from managing a farm or business. (University of Nebraska Extension, 2008).
     
  • Our Relationship...And Parenting Through Conflict. This publication help couples work through periods of conflict. (University of Nebraska Extension, 2008).
     
  • Our Relationship...And Parenting. This publication suggests ways couples can enhance their relationship during the parenting years. (University of Nebraska Extension, 2008).
     
  • Our Relationship...And Working Together With Extended Family. This publication helps families who work together have both rewarding professional and personal relationships. (University of Nebraska Extension, 2008).
     
  • Our Relationship: Making It Stronger. This publication suggests ways couples can improve or strengthen their relationship. (University of Nebraska Extension, 2008).
  • Questions May Spare Heartache, Reduce Risk of Divorce. This tip sheet encourages couples to spend time getting to know each other, aside from the romantic part of a relationship. It suggests that prospective partners ask key questions about finances, lifestyles, marriage ideals, and religion so that goals, values, and expectations can be understood before making a commitment. (Kansas State University Extension, 2007).
     
  • Strong Marriages for Navajo Couples.  This 43-page Couple Activity Book was prepared using findings of a research study titled, “Strong Marriages in Two Navajo Nation Chapters in the Northern Part of the Navajo Nation.” (Utah State University Extension, 2007)
     
  • What Happens Now? The Children Are Gone This lesson and tip sheet is for couples, but can be used by single parents, too, who are facing an empty household after the children have left home. It focuses on relationship building that might have been ignored while the children were living at home. Leaders Guide for 1-hour workshop also available. (Kansas Extension, 2002)
     
  • The Honeymoon is Over, Now What? Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet outlines strategies for building a strong marriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2003)
     
  • Understanding and Sharing Your Emotional History with Money. This publication provides information into the different meanings spouses can possess related to money, one of the most common areas of conflict in marriage. Multiple activities are provided for individuals to better learn and share their emotional history with money. (Utah State University, 2003)
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Resources for Remarried and Step-couples

  • Before You Say "I Do" Again. Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet describes characteristics of a successful remarried family. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002)
     
  • Creating Rituals in Stepfamilies This tip sheet describes and provides advice on how to create rituals in stepfamilies. In addition to describing different types of family rituals, it highlights rituals of particular importance in family life such as holiday and celebration rituals that should be kept for the sake of consistency and continuity of family life (also in spanish, Creando Rituales en Familias Ensambladas). (Utah State University Extension, 2007). 
  • Helpful Strategies to Deal with Ex-partners in Remarriage This tip sheet highlights the challenges remarried couples often face. These challenges include co-parenting with their ex-partner across households and building a strong remarriage. Detailed advice is provided on co-parenting across households and minimizing the impact of the ex-partner relationshp on their current remarital relationship. This tip sheet is also available in Spanish, Estrategias Útiles para Tratar con Ex Parejas en un Segundo Matrimonio (also in spanish, Estrategias Útiles para Tratar con Ex Parejas en un Segundo Matrimonio). (Utah State University Extension, 2007)
  •  Money: Yours, Mine, and Ours? Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet presents information on managing finances after a remarriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2002)
  • Nurturing in Stepfamilies. This tip sheet focuses on the children in stepfamilies. Loss, loyalty, and a lack of control are the related issues for children. It emphasizes giving children space and time to acclimate to the new family situation. It is also important to listen to children and watch their behavior as well, especially if they are younger. (Ohio State University Extension, 2011)
  • Prenuptial Agreements: Something to Consider? Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet describes factors to consider when exploring prenuptial agreements prior to a remarriage. (Ohio State University Extension, 2004)
  • Preparing Adolescents and Young Adults for Marriage: Developing Realistic Expectations for Family Communication. Entering marriage with unrealistic expectations, which is not uncommon, is likely to trigger dissatisfaction and ultimately contribute to the decision to divorce. One of the most important things parents and educators can do is help adolescents and young adults develop appropriate expectations for marriage. This tip sheet explains that young adults are forming these expectations by what they see on television. It is recommended that parents watch television with their teenagers and engage them in discussions about the validity of the interactions they observe. (Ohio State University Extension, 2009)

  • Quick Steps: Information to Help Your Stepfamily Thrive. These tip sheets, provided by the National Stepfamily Resource Center, give advice on common issues that stepfamilies face, such as communication, sexuality, and getting to know stepkids. These provide a quick overview of common challenges that may cause problems in stepfamilies and give stepparents a general idea of how to handle situations that may arise in their new families. (National Stepfamily Resource Center, 2008)

  • Reducing Conflict Over Child Support. This tip sheet explains the financial realities of divorce. It advises parents on what information is acceptable to share with children during the child support process. It suggests one way to reduce post-divorce conflict over money through an example of one agency in Ohio. (Ohio State University Extension, 2010)
     
  • Stepparenting Begins with Common Ground. Part of the Marriage Matters Series, this fact sheet describes strategies for effective stepparenting, including the importance of the couple relationship. (Ohio State University Extension, 2004)
     
  • Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies Series: Building a Strong Couple Relationship. Publication provides strategies for building a strong couple relationship in a remarriage. (University of Florida Cooperative Extension, 2009)
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Resources on Youth/Adolescents Dating Relationships

  • Are you Relationship Smart? This poster (printable as a fact sheet) offers teens with information about characteristics of a healthy relationship. (University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 2008)
  • Communicating With Your Teen. Good communication is one of the most critical parenting skills. Teenagers struggle with autonomy and attachment throughout adolescence. This tip sheet provides guidelines for effective communication with teenagers. It explains that parents can develop an atmosphere for communication by co-creating a foundation of trust and openness. (Ohio State University Extension, 2008)
  • Parental Involvement Can Reduce The Risk of Teen Pregnancy. This tip sheet offers ten tips for parents related to guidelines on dating and parental expectations. It encourages parents to talk with their children about sex, and that it will not encourage them to become sexually active. It explains the importance of parental involvement and role modeling. (Ohio State University Extension, 2010)
  • Parenting young teens: Early Dating. This fact sheet explains to parents things to consider before and when their children begin dating (Iowa State University Extension, 2000).
  • Is your Teen Relationship Smart? This brochure provides parents with tips for talking with their teen about relationships. (University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 2008)
     
  • Talking With Your Teen About Sex. A fact sheet for parents about how to talk to teens about sex. (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2003)
     
  • Teaching Our Daughters About Sexuality. This article contains guidance for parents about teaching their daughters about sexuality (University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 2000)
     
  • Teaching Our Sons About Sexuality. This article contains guidance for parents about teaching their sons about sexuality (University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 2000)
     
  • Teen Dating Violence: Are You Aware? This is a fact sheet about the problem of dating violence including the risk factors for perpatrators and victims. (Ohio State University Extension, 2001)
     
  • Teens and Dating. Information for parents about three topics related to teenage dating: when are teens ready to date, sexual activity, and dating that becomes hurtful. (University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2008)

  • Teens and Dating: Tips for Parents and Professionals (also in PDF). This publication summarizes teen dating trends, attitudes, and behaviors and provides strategies for talking with teens about dating. (University of Florida Extension, 2009)

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General Resources for Families

  • 8 Needs of Every Partner, Parent, and Child.  When individuals, couples, and parents learn how to meet their personal needs consistently, they can better help others and their children learn how to meet their own needs. This tip sheet identifies 8 needs that are important to address in order to feel happy, satisfied, and fulfilled, as well as a way to track progress in meeting those needs. Part of the Happy Relationships and Marriages Series (University of Florida Extension, 2012).
  • Appreciation: Making Your Family Strong. This tip sheet raises awareness about the importance of showing appreciation to your family on a regular basis. It offers suggestions on showing appreciation with an activity sheet to complete. (Kansas State University Extension, 2010).
  • Basic Family Communication. The goal of this six-part program is to nurture in family members the capacity to engage in mindful communication with each other covering these concepts: Why Family Communication Is Important; Take Time to Listen; How We Say It Makes a Big Difference; The Impact of Unspoken Rules; Handling Tough Times; and Having Fun Together.  (Kansas State University Extension, 2001).
  • Detecting the Warning Signs of Suicide in Children. This tip sheet provides the risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young adults. It stipulates that the depression that precedes suicide is treatable. It also provides resources for anyone contemplating suicide and offers ways to help in a suicide crisis.
  • Everyday Conversations Can Improve Relationships.  This tip sheet gives tips for improving interpersonal communication within everyday relationships, in both personal and professional settings. Some suggestions include taking the time to listen, responding positively, and respecting boundaries. (Kansas State University Extension, 2008).
  • Family Members Handle Stress Differently.  Everyone experiences and manages stress differently. This tip sheet suggests that age and the stage in life are important considerations for managing stress successfully. Good communication skills are addressed in dealing with family members and stressful events, with special consideration given to children and teenagers. (Kansas State University Extension, 2010).
  • FamilyTALK: Making It Work. This FamilyTALK lesson and tip sheet is designed to give participants research-based information for improving everyday communication among family members, especially for couples. It emphasizes skill-building with the overall goal to increase the capacity to help persons engage in mindful and respectful communication with their family members. Leaders Guide also available. (Kansas State University Extension, 2011).
  • Fathering Your Adolescent: Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship. Adolescence is a puzzling time for fathers and their teenagers. This tip sheet offers suggestions for fathers that can strengthen their relationship. This includes understanding an adolescent's social, emotional, and physical maturation. It also explains that contact, communication, support, and affection are important things to offer a teen during this time. (Ohio State University Extension, 2010)
  • Helping Adolescents Cope with Grief. This tip sheet provides a basic plan that schools, community professionals, and youth leaders can use to ease pain following a traumatic death. It explains ways to show teens that their grief is understood and offers suggestions to facilitate communication and provide appropriate support. (Ohio State University Extension)
  • Limit Kids' Activities.  School and extracurricular activities can quickly fill up a parent's schedule. This tip sheet offers suggestions to plan just a few activities that will allow time for family members separately and the family as a whole. Some tips include involving the children in decision-making and establishing priorities. (Kansas State University Extension, 2007).
  • Loving Long-Distance: Families Separated by Distance. How can families build strong connections from a distance? This tip sheet, and accompanied leaders guide, can be used to help participants understand the time, motivation, and effort it takes to remain connected during times of geographical separation. Tools and strategies for maintaining for long-distance relationships with others are shared. Leaders Guide also available. (Kansas State University Extension, 2011).
  • Manage Your Money self-study course. Online, six lesson home-study course for couples focused on managing finances: Getting Started, Where Does Your Money Go?, Stop Spending Leaks, How Much Credit Can You Afford?, Develop Your Budget, Your Net Worth, and Financial Records.
  • Parents to Children: Home Again?  College-age children returning home for the summer, or permanently, can pose challenges for both children and the parents. This tip sheet suggests that communication is a key factor in making it an enjoyable time for everyone. Other suggestions include posting schedules, sharing housework, and finding compromises together. (Kansas State University Extension, 2006).
  • Skip the "Humbug!" 10 Tips to Relieve Holiday Stress. This tip sheet provides tips for families to manage stress during the holidays when family visits. Suggestions include: start planning early, explain house rules to children, and involve others. (Kansas State University, 2007).
  • Taking Time Away from Technology at Home. By limiting screen time, children and parents can encourage greater personal interaction among family and friends, increase opportunities for physical activity, and promote personal growth. This tip sheet offers tips for appropriate technology use in the home, such as establishing guidelines, setting boundaries, and turning off technology during meals and family time. (Kansas State Extension, 2007).
  • Tickle Your Stress Before It Tackles You.  Handling stress effectively can significantly improve the quality of our life. This tip sheet provides advice on how to handle stress. It highlights the role of humor in reducing stress and suggests a number of ways to use humor in our daily life. (Ohio State University Extension, 1998)
  • Tips for New Parents. Most parents have no formal training for their parenting roles. This tip sheet provides new parents with a basic foundation in parenting. Topics include normal growth and development, crying, bonding, and feeding the baby. It covers the topic of working and enjoying alone time, which are important issues for new parents. (Ohio State University Extension, 2009)
  • Tips for Parents: Balance School, Family Time.  This tip sheet offers suggestions for reestablishing family time and balancing family, school, work, extracurricular activities, and community. It includes tips, such as having a weekly family night, considering the costs (time and money) of an activity before committing to it, and being willing to make changes if something is not working for the family or individual. (Kansas State University, 2005).
  • Tips for Parents: Divorce, Separation Not Excuse for Abandoning Child.  Although divorce or separation may be difficult, it is important for both parents to support their children through it all. Some tips for divorced or separated parents include setting aside anger and hostility when making decisions regarding children, fulfilling one's share of the responsibility, and not using money or gifts as leverage. (Kansas State University Extension, 2005).
  • Tips for Parents: Trim Back-to-School Stress.  The beginning of school is a stressful time, especially for children. This tip sheet offers tips to parents to help reduce stress that comes with going back to school, such as maintaining a family calendar and eating together. (Kansas State University Extension, 2007).
  • Tips to Help Beat Holiday Blahs.  This tip sheet discusses overcoming losses or disappointments to better enjoy the holiday season. It suggests ways to improve one's outlook on life, particularly during the holidays, and recommends spending time with those who are nurturing. Other suggestions on this tip sheet include ways to improve relationships with other people. (Kansas State University Extension, 2005).
  • Understanding Latino Families, Implications for Family Education. This article raises awareness and understanding about the importance of family in the Latino community and highlights the roles of religion and gender in Latino culture. It also presents five key implications for family education. (Utah State University Extension, 2011).

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