All Topics

Articles in our Parent Pages section are written by faculty and staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension and are a resource for parents and educators on a variety of parenting topics. All Parent Pages articles are in the public domain and can be used for news articles, workshop handouts, web pages and more.

BABIES & YOUNG CHILDREN

• As Halloween Nears, Help Children Face Fears
• Benefits of Reading to Your Child
• Children Solve Problems By Putting Feelings Into Words
• Choosing the Best Books for Babies and Toddlers
• Choosing Toys for Children
• Toy-Buying Guidelines
• Discipline for Babies and Toddlers Does Not Mean Punishment
• Helping Young Children Gain Self-Control
• Helping Young Children Gain Self-Esteem
• Helping Children With Daily Routines
• Helping Young Children Cope With Death
• Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
• Kindergarten is a Big Step for Child and Parent
• Keeping the Holidays Calm for Young Children
• Planning Birthday Parties for Children
• Prepare Preschoolers to Visit the Non-Residential Parent
• Reading to Young Children is Time Well Spent
• Security Objects Offer Comfort to Young Children
• Selecting Television Programs for Young Children
• Shopping With Children

CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS

• Fresh Kids: How Can Parents Change Them?
• Learning Good Manners By Example
• The Importance of Bedtime
• Those Four Letter Words
• When Kids Fight
• When Play Becomes Too Rough
• Why Some Children Bite and What to Do About It

COMMUNICATION

• Children Can Use a Win-Win Model to Solve Conflicts
• Just Saying "No" Isn't Always So
• Keeping Lines of Communication Open with Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens
• Parents Can Use Active Listening
• Talking with Children about Death
• Understand Your Child and Provide Guidance

DISCIPLINE

• Discipline is Not Punishment
• Discipline Means Helping Children Gain Self-Control
• Discipline for Babies and Toddlers Does Not Mean Punishment
• Making and Enforcing Rules

FAMILY CHANGES

• Helping Children Adapt to a New Sibling
• Sibling Rivalry Isn't Necessarily Bad
• Child's Age Affects Reaction to Divorce
• Prepare Preschoolers to Visit the Non-Residential Parent
• Helping Children Cope With a Death in the Family
• Helping Your Young Child Adjust to a New Baby

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Dignity at School, Dignity at Home
• Healthful Sleep Routines
• Is Your Kid a Bully?
• Is Your Kid a Victim of Bullying?
• It's Never Too Late or Too Soon to Talk With Kids About AIDS
• Keeping the Holidays Safe for Your Family
• Parents Are Key in Preventing Alcohol Use
• Raising Drug-Free Kids
• Teaching Children to Beware of Strangers is Not Enough
• What Do Children Need to Know About HIV and AIDS?
• When Can Children be Left Home Alone?
• When Your Child is in the Hospital
• Your Child's Safety

JUST FOR PARENTS

• A Little Laughter Goes A Long Way
• Balancing Work and Family
• Burnout Can Scald Parents
• Children Need Involved Fathers
• The Power of Patience
• Staying Sane When Kids are Sick
• Stressbreakers for Parents
• Talking With a Mental Health Professional About a Young Child
• Time Saving Tips for Parents
• When Stress Strikes
• When to Notify Other Adults of Stress in Your Child's Life
• Who's In Charge When Friend's Children Visit?

LEISURE TIME

• Children's Hobbies Have Big Payoff
• Helping Kids Beat Cabin Fever
• Holiday Traditions: Setting Up for Success, Not Stress
• Indulge Your Child’s Passion for Pretending
• Playing Alone Can Promote Creativity, Initiative, and Esteem
• Spending Quality Time with Your Child
• Two Dozen Ideas for Summer Fun
• Video Games Can Waste Children's Time
• Warm Weather Travel With Young Children

RAISING STRONG & CONFIDENT CHILDREN

• Allowances Are Important
• Beliefs That Build Self-Esteem
• Body Image is a Big Part of Self-Esteem
• Children and Chores
• Helping Children Handle Money
• Helping Young Children Gain Self-Control
• Helping Young Children Gain Self-Esteem
• Helping Your Children Cope With Stress
• The Fourth "R": Responsibility
• Learning Good Manners By Example
• Raising an Optimistic Child Can Be Good for All Concerned
• Raising Self-Confident Children

SCHOOL RELATED

• Back-to-School: A Parents’ Checklist – 1 Week Before School 
• Back-to-School: A Parents’ Checklist – 2 Weeks Before School 
• Choosing a Pre-School
• Choosing School-Age Child Care
• Ending the School Year on a Positive Note
• Getting Involved With Your Child's School
• Helping Children with Homework
• Helping Kids Work Smarter for School Success
• Helping Your Child with Homework
• Minimizing Morning Madness
• Reducing Report Card Over-Reaction
• The Three R's at Home
• Tips For Parent-Teacher Conferences

TV, VIDEO & INTERNET

• Bullies in Cyberspace
• Dealing with Cyberbullying: Tips for Parents
• Keeping Your Family Safe on the Information Highway
• Parents Need to Take Charge of Television
• Selecting Television Programs for Young Children
• Taming The Tube
• Teaching Children About Television
• V-Chips Can't Replace Parental Guidance
• Video Games Can Waste Children's Time

TEENS & PRE-TEENS

• Helping Preteens Stay Out of Trouble with Alcohol and Drugs
• Talking to Your Preteen About Sex
• Talking with Your Teen
• Teens Need Parents as Much as Young Children Do
• The Art of Teenage Persuasion
• Keeping Lines of Communication Open with Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teen
• OMG What a mess!

Last updated June 20, 2015