Missouri Families
About Us
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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Children and Grief
Children are affected when a family member dies or a public tragedy occurs. As much as adults would like to shield...
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Tips to Help Children in a World that is Critical of Body Size
Create an environment where children learn to feel good about themselves. Help children recognize what they are good...
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ADHD in the Family
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a growing concern for families in the United States. Studies show...
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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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Discipline: When Children Misbehave
Discipline is always a hot topic with parents. But, when parents separate and/or divorce, the child’s behavior can...
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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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Fathers Today: Balancing Work and Family
As a father, your active involvement in your family contributes to its strength and stability, as well as to your...
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