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Raising kids

Extension helps create resilient, healthy and secure futures for all Minnesota families.

Our research-backed resources and programs are designed to help you make informed decisions for yourself and your family. 

  • Expert Advice: Resources for parents on how to talk to kids about social media, boundaries, bullying, substance use and more
  • Practical Workshops: Accessible education for families in transition (divorce, separation, incarceration)
  • Inclusive Learning: Programming for families across the lifespan (children, teens, new parents, grandparents) and professionals who work with families

Parenting resources

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Online course: Parenting in the Age of Overindulgence

An exploration of overindulgence and how you can avoid it with your children.

The Parents Forever program

Over the last 30+ years the Parents Forever program has helped thousands of families experiencing divorce, separation, or a change in custody improve their self-care, parent-child relationshi

The 40-Day Project

The 40-Day Project promotes mental wellbeing and social support for new parents before birth and during the first five weeks after birth. 

Recursos en Español: Para individuos y familias

Open Doors with Higher Education

Access this program that helps immigrant Latino parents make informed decisions about post-secondary education.

Financial capability with Latino communities

Get answers and help Minnesota's Latinos navigate financial systems. Individual and group education available.

RentWise training for Latino families

Are you a Latino person in Minnesota who is renting a house or apartment? Extension's financial literacy program staff is here to help.

40 Dias Posparto

El período posnatal puede traer enormes alegrías, cambios significativos y, a veces, desafíos para las nuevas madres.

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