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Family


Families are looking for the “know how” to properly provide for the economic needs of the family, rear and nurture children, and care for aging and disabled family members. Also, did you know that when families are successful, communities are successful?

Healthy Individuals and Families

If you are looking to gain “know how” for your family to make healthy eating and physical activity choices, as well as other healthy lifestyle choices, and have a healthy home environment, check out these resources

Financially Secure Families

To be a financially secure family you will want to develop financial goals and implement plans to reach those goals.

  • Pay Down Debt (guidelines to help you implement your savings strategies)
  • Autotown (learn the steps needed to become a responsible car owner)

Strong Family Relationships

Strong families know their family strengths and those areas where they could improve. They have healthy relationships and practice positive parenting skills.

UNL for Families
Research at the University of Nebraska has focused on families who believe they are doing well. Learn about the six characteristics of a strong family that are remarkably similar from culture to culture.

Keeping Families First
Gain the “know how” to maintain healthy relationships during the good times and the tough times.

Parenting & Families
Resources on guidance, discipline, child development and building strong relationships. You'll find topics on subjects ranging from tantrums to teething, cuddling to spoiling, Being a Good Neighbor to Dealing with Family Stress.
Related Resources

Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network
Practical research-based information from the nation’s leading universities.

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Education
Seniors and their family members will find reliable, unbiased information on available Medicare Prescription Drug plans. Web site is a joint collaboration between UNL Extension and the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP).

MyPyramid.gov
MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you find your balance between food and physical activity.

Parents Forever - Kid's Talk About Divorce
Parents Forever is an educational program for families in divorce transition. Kids Talk About Divorce is an educational program for school-age children experiencing divorce. Programs are available throughout Nebraska to help meet the needs of divorcing families and children and meet the requirements of the New Parent Act as amended by LB 554 in 2007.