K-State Research and Extension

Family and Child Development

Everyone could use a little help knowing what's best for children, teenagers and young adults now and then, and K-State Research and Extension can provide that help!  From developmental milestones during the early years of life, to biting toddlers, moody middle-schoolers and teens wanting to test their wings, we have information to help parents and caregivers not only get through it, but master parenting and thrive.

Feeding Our Youngest

• Thinking about Breastfeeding? Good for You and Baby Too! - https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3565.pdf
• Newborn to 1 Month: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3556.pdf
• 2 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3557.pdf
• 3 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3558.pdf
• 4 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3573.pdf
• 5 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3574.pdf
• 6 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3575.pdf
• 7 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3577.pdf
• 8 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3578.pdf
• 9 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3579.pdf
• 10 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3580.pdf
• 11 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3581.pdf
• 12 Months: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3582.pdf

Developmental Milestones:  Guides for Parents

Click picture above for more information on milestones.

• The First Year
• The Second Year
• The Third Year
• The Fourth Year
• The Fifth Year

Click on above picture to download the Milestone Tracker app.

Attachment

• Building a Secure Attachment
• Nurturing and Attachment

Choosing Care for Your Child

• Child Care Centers and Preschools
• Child Care Homes

Infant and Toddler Behavior

• Baby, Be Calm!
• Baby, Be Good!
• Biting

Elementary School and Beyond

• Is My Child Ready to Stay Home Alone?
• Helping Your School-Age Child Develop a Healthy Self-Concept
• The Importance of Friendship for School-Age Children
• Trim Back-to-School Stress
• Take Time Away from Technology
• Balance School / Family Time

Parenting Teens

• Common Stresses for Parents of Teens
• Communicating with Your Teen
• Communicating with Your Teen: Social Networking and Cyberbullying
• Communicating with Your Teen: Negotiation
• Communicating with Your Teen: Talking about Sex
• Communicating with Your Teen: Trust
• Living with Your Teenager
• Parenting Young Teens: Early Dating
• Is Your Teen Relationship Smart?

Stepfamilies

• Stepping Stones for Stepfamilies
• Taking Time to Think About My Family
• Building a Strong Couple Relationship
• Building Step Relationships
• Understanding a Child's Realities
• Understanding Financial and Legal Matters
• Working With Others