Missouri Families
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MissouriFamilies provides unbiased, research-based solutions for better living. Beginning with the basics—food, clothing, shelter, finances, family and community—we concentrate on providing scientific solutions for contemporary challenges in human lives.
Our far-reaching realm of expertise includes family financial education, designs for living and working environments, human development, nutrition and wellness, and community support systems.
MissouriFamilies is provided by University of Missouri Extension, a partnership of the University of Missouri campuses; Lincoln University; the people of Missouri through county extension councils; and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Articles by Missouri Families
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Parents Should Consider Safety for Back to School
Before the kids head back to school after their summer breaks, parents should do some homework of their own to make sure...
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Parents Play Key Role in Decreasing Aggression in Children
There are several things parents can do to insure that their child is neither the bully nor the child who is bullied by...
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Cultural Competency for Kids
Cultural competence is defined as the ability of individuals to work or respond effectively across cultures in a way...
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Making Back To School—COOL!
The short summer months will soon begin to wind down and school bus trips will take the place of car trips to the lake....
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Staying Home Alone: Is Your Child Ready for Self-Care?
Deciding when a child is capable of staying home alone is a difficult one for any parent. At some point in time, most...
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Help Your Family Grow Stronger
How can family members be strong as a family? Show each other caring and appreciation Spend time together Give each...
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Help Prevent Violence on TV
Why Take A Stand? Over 1,000 research studies in the past 50 years show there is a relationship between viewing...
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Minimize Stress and Maximize the Gifts of the Season
Parents are warned that a RED and GREEN alert has been declared this month. No, it has not been issued by the...
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Choosing the Right Toy for Your Child
Children need toys just as adults needs tools for their particular jobs because play is often described as the work of...
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