Family Life
K-State Research and Extension is designed to share research-based educational information for enhancing the quality of personal and family life in communities throughout Kansas as well as the nation. Take time to browse through our web pages to find resources that could be helpful in your daily life, whether it be with family, friends, co-workers, or other persons with whom you are connected in the community.
Family and Consumer Science Program Series
Parenting
The WonderWise Parent is a website designed for parents, grandparents, foster parents, stepparents, caregivers, teachers, and parent educators. It was created and is maintained by Dr. Charles A. Smith, Extension specialist with Kansas State Research and Extension in the School of Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University.
If you ask parents if they have any questions about child rearing, they are likely to respond with a concern about child guidance. The Responsive Discipline online course will lead you through a series of lessons about discipline for your own personal study.
Managing Time, Work & Family - Getting Children to Help is a list of age appropriate chores.
Child Development
Developmental Milestones: Guide for Parents, 1st Year
Developmental Milestones: Guide for Parents, 2nd Year
Developmental Milestones: Guide for Parents, 3rd Year
Developmental Milestones: Guide for Parents, 4th Year
Developmental Milestones: Guide for Parents, 5th Year
Choosing Care for Your children
Choosing Care for Your Children: Child Care Homes
Choosing Care for Your Children: Child Care Centers and Preschools
Consideration in the Childcare Decision
Children and Television: Using TV Sensibly
The New Screen Time: Beyond Television and Into the Future
Self Esteem in Parents and Children
Step-families
Taking time to Think about My Step-family
Building a Strong Couple Relationship
Understanding a Child's Realities
Understanding Financial and Legal Matters
Family Communications
CoupleTALK - Enhancing Your Relationship is a booklet and activity cards to help each couple find ways to communicate better and enrich their relationship.
CoupleTALK: Enhancing Your Relationship - an informal personal study course
CoupleTALK: Enhancing Your Relationship Fact Sheet
Preparing Your Family For an Emergency (Video)
Senior Issues
Tenderhearts: Caregiver Resilience and Vitality
End of Life: Kansans Deserve Excellent Care
Advance Health Care Planning in Kansas
Simple Home Modifications: There are many factors why people want to stay in their homes longer as they age, including freedom, the need to be surrounded by familiar possessions and loved ones, memories, and the financial advantages associated with living at home.
Fashion an Easier Life with Assistive Technology: See how assistive technology can improve quality of life in many areas.