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Pb1161 Child Guidance Techniques, Denise J. Brandon, Clint Cummings

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Sp729 Hpv: What Parents Should Know, Barbara Bobbi Clarke, Laura L. Jones

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Sp728: Hpv - What Teens Should Know, Barbara Bobbi Clarke, Laura L. Jones

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Sp736 Finance And Divorce: An Online Course For Divorcing Parents, Denise Brandon

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Sp612-A Tools For Money Management: Net Worth Statement Instructions, Dena Wise

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Sp725 Making A Difference The Tncep Way, Martha Jo Tolley, Michelle Vineyard

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Sp697-A Track Your Spending Worksheet: Instructions, Ann A. Berry, Dena Wise

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Sp613-A Tools For Money Management: Saving-Spending Plan Instructions, Dena Wise

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Sp708 Tools For Money Management: Who Gets Paid First, Dena Wise, Ann Berry

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Sp612-B Tools For Money Management: Net Worth Statement Worksheet, Dena Wise

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Sp711 Tough Times, Tough Choices...You're Not Alone In A Financial Crisis, Dena Wise, Ann Berry, Natalie Mitchell

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Pb1662 Turning Personal Resources Into Income, Dena Wise, Christopher Sneed

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Sp697-B Track Your Spending Worksheet, Dena Wise, Ann A. Berry

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Sp569 Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting, Denise Brandon

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W021-Preventing Sexual Abuse Of Children, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Child abuse is a widespread problem the in United States. According to the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, more than 3 million children are abused each year. Of this number, 8 percent are sexually abused. Although sexual abuse is diffi cult to talk about, families must be willing to teach their children how to protect themselves from sexual abuse. Protecting children is everyone’s responsibility.

Sp418-Q-Healthy Children: 17-18 Months, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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You have probably noticed by now that your little one can show intense feelings. You may have seen him become suddenly very excited, frustrated, happy, angry or fearful.

You can help him understand his feelings by giving them each a name. When a box won’t open or a car won’t roll, your little one may drop it or throw it in anger. Hold him and say calmly that you know it makes him angry when the toy won’t work. These words show your toddler that you understand his feelings. Show him how the toy works, substitute another toy or just …

Sp418-U-Healthy Children: 25-26 Months, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Twos are terrific, tender, trying, taxing and very, very exciting. Your little one has come a long way in two short years and so have you. As a parent of a 2-year-old, these are some things you will need this next year:

• Patience to help you cope with your child’s mood swings, from very cooperative to highly unreasonable.

• Awareness to help you see that your child’s surroundings are safe.

• Loving firmness to help you gently apply rules in a consistent way so your child can learn responsibility and self-sufficiency.

• Humor to help you laugh at yourself …

Sp418-B-Healthy Children_ New Born, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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There are many changes that take place and new things to learn when you become a parent. It doesn’t happen overnight. There will be good times, and there will be bad times, and you and your baby will survive them all!

Sp418-R-Healthy Children: 19-20 Months, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Isn’t it nice that your child is like no other in the whole world? With every issue of HEALTHY CHILDREN, we have included a reminder to parents that perfectly normal children differ in the sequence and speed of their development, because parents often worry that their children are not developing as they should.

Those who study young children agree that the one predictable thing about children’s development is its variability. Normally developing children may walk as early as 7 months, but many do not walk before they are 18 months old. Normal children may begin talking at 8 months or …

Sp418-S-Healthy Children: 21-22 Months, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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You know by now that the very best plaything your little one can have is a caring adult. In other words, she needs someone like you who will play with her and enjoy her explorations.

Your toddler will be watching other children playing and may even follow after them. At this age, though, your child is more interested in you, her own play and her own toys than in other children. Poking, touching and pushing are her ways of showing interest in other children. She may develop interest in a special friend her own age if that friend is with …

Sp418-C-Healthy Children_1 Month Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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During this first month, both you and your baby will spend a lot of time getting to know one another. Most of your baby’s time will be spent sleeping, crying or eating. Most of your time will be spent figuring out the best way to meet your baby’s needs. Sometimes, you may feel tired and nervous and may lose your temper. Most parents feel like this at one time or another. Don’t worry; these feelings will pass with time.

Sp418-E-Healthy Children_3 Months Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Your baby doesn’t use words yet, but he will understand a universal language — body language. This is a language that doesn’t need words. You can tell your baby you love him by giving him a hug, singing a song or gently rocking him to music. You will find that he talks back to you in the same way. He will give you a smile, a giggle, a coo or a hearty chuckle.

Sp418-G-Healthy Children_5 Months Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Your baby is probably no longer content to just sit quietly and look around. He wants to move all the time and in all directions!

Babies at this age usually spend a lot of time examining, exploring, tasting, feeling, touching and learning about EVERYTHING. As a result, your baby will demand more of your time and attention.

To help you live with this new energy spurt, try to keep your sense of humor and your patience. You will enjoy each other more if you can laugh together!

Sp418-K-Healthy Children_9 Months Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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YOU have plenty of reasons for feeling good about yourself. You have done a great job of raising this little 9-month-old baby. And of course, if you feel good about yourself, your baby will feel good about herself, too.

When you feel good about the kind of person you are, you can tackle almost anything. That’s why it’s important to cheer your baby on when she tries new things. Every time there is a “first” in her life — crawling, walking, talking, hitting a ball, etc. — encourage her and help her build the self-confidence she needs.

Sp418-I-Healthy Children: 7 Months Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Have you noticed how your baby is fascinated by her hands? How she makes a fist? Claps her hands? How she just loves to poke your face with her fingers? At this age, your baby is interested in everything!

You can encourage her wonderful curiosity by playing simple games with her. Clap hands to music together. Play peek-a-boo or a naming game, where you point to different things and name them.

Sp418-N-Healthy Children: 1 Year Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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BOTH you and your baby have come a long way. You’ve helped your baby grow into someone who can sit, stand, climb and reach for things; who can think, feel, understand you and maybe even say a few words. You can look back with pride on the past year and give yourself a well deserved pat on the back. At times it was hard, but you managed well. From now on, your baby will be growing and learning at an amazing rate. You can look forward to the coming years, confident that you will help him develop into a responsible …

Sp418-D-Healthy Children-2 Months Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Your baby is beginning to take interest in everything. While she is awake, she busies herself with looking, listening and learning. Even though she can’t really talk yet, she lets you know how she feels by crying, smiling or screaming.

If she is a quiet baby, she spends a lot of time just looking. If she is an active baby, she does a lot of smiling or screaming, depending on how she feels!

Your baby is beginning to learn about herself as a person. And you, as her parent, are learning all about her!

Sp418-M-Healthy Children: 11 Months Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Your baby learns about most things from you, especially about love. Babies, just like grown-up people, need love and attention.

Rewarding your baby with a smile, a hug or a kiss is better than rewarding with a new toy. Your baby will know that she is loved, and that is very important for her growth. With that kind of support, she will feel that she can tackle anything.

Sp418-J-Healthy Children: 8 Months Old, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Imagine that you are 8 months old. You try to talk, but no one seems to understand your language. You try to walk, but you’re not quite sure how to do it yet. You reach out to touch things that are shiny, soft, hard, smooth or sticky but everyone tells you “NO-NO — DON’T TOUCH.” How would you feel? A little frustrated, you can bet! Well, that’s how your baby feels at this age. He is very curious and wants to find out about all the fascinating things that surround him.

Sp418-O-Healthy Children: 13-14 Months, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service

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Guiding and caring for your child this next year will be a challenging and exciting experience. She’ll need a lot of attention and encouragement from you. You’ll need a sense of humor, some time for yourself, and lots of common sense. Knowing that your child’s dramatic and changeable behavior is both normal and temporary can help you during this time.