University of Minnesota Extension works across the lifespan. We foster resilient, healthy and secure futures for families and seniors. Extension works with Minnesotans to make informed decisions leading to better health and wellbeing.
Extension's family-focused webinars support greater health, resilience and wellbeing for all.
An educational program for parents experiencing a family transition such as divorce, separation, or change in custody.
Understand the role of social media in your teen’s life. And help them use it wisely.
Find resources and information about the impact of family transitions including divorce or separation.
An educational program for parents experiencing a family transition such as divorce, separation, or change in custody.
Learn about mental health interventions, how to begin conversations about mental well-being, and find resources for professionals.
Tips, online courses and resources for understanding and coping with stress.
The 40-day postpartum period can be one of great joy, significant change and sometimes struggle for parents. The 40-Day Project promotes mental wellbeing and social support for new parents before birth and during the first five weeks after birth.
Extension's rural stress task force provides rural Minnesota families and communities with education and resources to help weather difficult times.
Download the e-book "Words that Help: Affirmations for any age" by Jean Illsley Clarke and Extension educators.
University of Minnesota Extension offers a free text messaging program that supports parents and caregivers of children birth to 18 years of age, called U Got This. Available in both English and Spanish.
Learn about the biological and physical changes, social and emotional changes, teen brain development of teens and more.
Advice on teen parties, talking with your teen about substance use including alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and dealing with the "everybody's doing it" attitude.
Information on bullying, school violence, and more.
Learn about how to talk with young people about some of the challenging moments in their adolescent years.
Understand the role of social media in your teen’s life. And help them use it wisely.
Resources to help you help your teen through a school transition.
Learn practical tools for parents and caregivers to praise and set limits for children.
Learn about the Test of Four tool, which helps you and the children in your care learn what is enough.
Follow these strategies and tips to help your family cope when faced with problems and decisions related to long term care.
Learn prevention strategies to avoid elder family financial exploitation (EFFE) which is one of the most prevalent types of elder abuse.
Write down your wishes for your care in a health care directive.
Resources for professionals
Resources for professionals who work with families and youth in the carceral system.
Learn about trauma-informed care for youth work, historical trauma and cultural healing, and secondary trauma and workplace wellness.
Learn about opioid use and overdose. Find resources for treatment and support for long-term recovery.
Read about topics relevant to the needs of children and families, as well as research-driven articles from University and community professionals.
Professionals can access five free take-and-teach modules that coincide with this course to use with parents and caregivers.
Meaningful dialogue between parents and teachers creates mutual understanding and enhances both parents’ and children’s experiences with school.
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