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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How to Avoid Giving Your Children Labels
Labels Your children are so different – they each have very different talents, skills, and personalities so it can...
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Which Type of Sex Education is Right for Your Teen?
Sex education has become a regular part of many schools’ curriculum. Starting as early as 6th grade, Sexual Education...
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Ways to Help Children Learn From Gardening
Now that spring is upon us, it is only a few short weeks away when we begin to think about summer gardens. I grew up in...
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Tattoo or Not to…
During the spring and summer, it's almost impossible to walk through a mall for more than a couple minutes without...
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Family Meals
Why is it important for families to regularly have meals together? Having family meals together is important for...
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Are You Spoiling Your Child?
Is it necessary to buy popular or famous brands of dresses, shoes, toys, etc. for your children? Some brands may cost...
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Discipline: Children Who Misbehave
Discipline is always a hot topic with parents. But, when parents separate and/or divorce, the child’s behavior can...
Topics: Discipline and Child Reactions | Divorce Issues -
How to Avoid Comparing Your Children
Comparing Siblings Do you worry about your kids fighting? One way parents can work to lessen sibling rivalry and...
Topics: Sibling Rivalry and Conflict
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