Parenting

Our children are the foundation of our society. How we parent is a driving force shaping our children as they grow into productive adults. Parenting is not intuitive and babies do not come with manuals. Indeed, each child is unique and sometimes this can create challenges in and opportunities to respond in ways that help our children and our families. All of us can improve by learning strategies and ideas to help our children master important skills and develop the ability to be independent. Our parenting education programs help parents do just that, as well as help professionals interact with both youth and their parents.

Have a new baby and don't want to leave the house? Challenged with transportation? We can come right to you to discuss whatever you would like related to families and kids - communication, frustrating teenagers, relationship challenges, family meals, budgeting, the list is endless!

Access the New York State Parent Guide.

Contact

Amy Zukas
4-H / Parenting Program Manager
asw247@cornell.edu
315-788-8450 ext. 254

Last updated July 27, 2023

Parenting Handbook

There is an overwhelming number of programs, centers, researchers, blogs, and parents who all have passionate and deeply rooted beliefs about raising children. As a result, it can be difficult to discern which sources are offering advice backed by evidence and research and which sources are sharing information based on sensationalized opinions. The goal of this Parenting Resource Handbook is to provide quality information that addresses the needs of parents and parent educators in Jefferson County.

View the Cornell University Parenting Handbook.