Parenting

Raising children is the hardest job in the world. All parents need support in this regard. Effective parenting is tough if we don't have appropriate strategies. Competent parenting skills need consistent practice until we become comfortable and confident putting them to use. For more information about parenting, see the list of resources below or visit our Child Development web page.

UW-Extension Family Living Educator, Cynthia Muhar, provides parenting education for various agencies in the community. She can be reached at 414-290-2420 or by email.

Recommended Web Resources

Here are some websites that can provide parents with valuable information regarding their role:

• Children, Youth and Families Education & Research Network
• Parents Action for Children
• Links for parent of premature infants
• Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support 
  (Wisconsin FACETS -for parents of children with developmental delays)
• Education Index parenting resources for every need
• North Carolina State University parenting resource
• UW-Extension grandparents raising grandchildren information
• AARP research & tips for grandparents raising grandchildren