Parenting

Stability in all areas of your life is important. Navigate through all of life’s stages with trusted advice about parenting, finances, relationships and caregiving from WVU Extension Service experts.

Ages & Stages

Tips for tracking your child’s development.

 

Back-to-School

Tips to help boost your children’s attitude, confidence and school performance.

Childcare Safety Tips

10 tips to keep your family safe during critical times.

Children & Media Use

Children’s brains develop quickly. During this time children learn about the world around them.

 

Living with your Teenager

Strategies to make life with a teenager less painful and help parents (and teens) keep their sanity during this challenging time.

 

Making Co-Parenting Work

Tips and strategies for making co-parenting work.

Meal Time

When family members eat together, they do more than build strong bones. They also build strong bonds.

Neighborhood Nature Scavenger Hunt

Across West Virginia, families are encouraged to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy the outdoors (while practicing social distancing, of course).

Outdoor Education

While the weather is warm, it’s a great time to take advantage of the wild and wonderful outdoor education opportunities West Virginia has to offer.

Parenting Without a Partner

I don’t have a partner. How can I do this by myself?

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tips to form a partnership with your child’s teachers.

Tips for Educating Children at Home

During extended school closures due to health- or weather-related emergencies, families across West Virginia might need to begin educating their children at home.

Tips for Parents Attending School Meetings

Identifying the best way to help your child in school.

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