FCS7-209: Financial Capability: Why it Matters: In-depth Information for Educators

Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 21, 2014 (New)

Countless surveys and studies confirm that American youth and adults lack basic financial knowledge and skills. Several states now require the teaching of financial education in high school and even elementary school as one way to address the knowledge gap, though Kentucky is not one of them. But clearly the schools cannot do it alone. Parents can be the key to raising financially capable children.

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FCS7-212: Relatives Raising Children: Coping with Lifestyle Changes

Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 21, 2014 (New)

The circumstances that make full time caregiving of children necessary usually are not ones grandparents or relatives would happily choose. Relatives step in as caregivers because they know their home is a more stable, loving environment for the child's well-being over the long term than placement in foster care. This publication describes some actions that you as a grandparent or relative who is parenting a child can take to manage the child and take care of yourself.

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FCS7-213: Relatives Raising Children: Health and Safety Tips for Younger Children

Carol Gnatuk, Deborah Keys | Apr. 21, 2014 (New)

Raising grandchildren can be challenging and rewarding. Keeping children healthy and safe can be simple, but it does take thought and preparation. This publication provides suggestions and guidelines that may help.

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FCS7-208: Building Your Preschooler's Financial Capabilities - Information for Parents

Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 21, 2014 (New)

Feeling able to manage financial resources is a life goal for most of us. It is also a skill we would like to teach our young loved ones. This fact sheet offers suggestions for adults as they help young children develop their ability to manage money, also known as financial capability.

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FCS7-210: Media Advertising and Your Child

Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 17, 2014 (New)

As parents, how can we help young children to know the difference between advertising and information? This fact sheet helps parents to answer that question.

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FCS7-211: Media Advertising and its Influence on Children: Educators

Carol Gnatuk | Apr. 17, 2014 (New)

How should educators assist parents and those taking the parenting role to guide young children in using money wisely when so much media advertising swirls all around them? Answering that question is the objective of this publication.

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FCS7-188: Home Is Where the Health Is

Rosie Allen, Carol Gnatuk | Aug. 30, 2012 (Minor Revision)

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FCS7-199: Communities Support Military Families

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 13, 2012 (New)

This publication outlines the emotional cycle of deployment that military families generally experience and lists actions that you individually, your group, and the community may take to support them. Two activities are suggested to enhance your learning.

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FCS7-199FG: Communities Support Military Families Facilitator's Guide

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 13, 2012 (New)

This facilitator guide describes the situation faced by many of our neighbors who are military families with service members in the National Guard or Reserve. We'll learn about the structure and culture of the U.S. Armed Forces, the seven stages of the emotional cycle of deployment, and ways to reach out in friendly ways to military families.

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FCS7-181: Keys to Great Parenting: Key 3: Know How Your Child Develops

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 24, 2010 (Major Revision)

Babies and toddlers grow and change at an amazing rate! Their weak muscles become stronger as they learn to roll over, sit, and walk. At first they coo, gurgle, babble, and cry in distress. Then they begin to show interest, smile, and laugh. Before you know it, they are putting words together, taking turns, and learning to share.