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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Jefferson County

  • Agriculture
  • 4-H Youth
  • 4-H Camp Wabasso
  • Energy
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  • Gardening
  • Local Foods
  • Money
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Raising Strong & Confident Children

The following articles from Cornell University's "Parent Pages" cover parenting topics related to helping your child(ren) become strong and confident. Articles are written by faculty and staff of Cornell University Cooperative Extension and are a resource for parents and educators on a variety of parenting topics. 

  • Allowances Are Important
  • Beliefs That Build Self-Esteem
  • Body Image is a Big Part of Self-Esteem
  • Children and Chores
  • Helping Children Handle Money
  • Helping Young Children Gain Self-Control
  • Helping Young Children Gain Self-Esteem
  • Helping Your Children Cope With Stress
  • The Fourth "R": Responsibility
  • Learning Good Manners By Example
  • Raising an Optimistic Child Can Be Good for All Concerned
  • Raising Self-Confident Children

Contact

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

Last updated April 7, 2023

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Jefferson County

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
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Watertown, New York 13601
TEL: (315) 788-8450
FAX: (315) 788-8461
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