禁漫天堂 Extension offers information and programs for professionals, parents and other caregivers on the developmental needs of, and healthy strategies to care for, infants, toddlers and young children.
Our Programs and Services
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4-H County and Club Meetings Hands-on projects for kids in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors.
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4-H Environmental Education Hands-on learning in Georgia's outdoor classroom.
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4-H Livestock Program Learn responsibility through raising and showing livestock.
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4-H Project Achievement Project Achievement serves to showcase 4-H'ers work and success.
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4-H Summer Camp Adventure, friendship and fun for ages 9 and up.
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Child Care Provider Training Entity-approved trainings to child care providers to help meet state licensing requirements.
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Healthy Environments in Early Care & Education Self-Paced Course A course on safe and healthy environments meant for Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers and child care professionals.
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Healthy Relationship Education Training One day training providing information and tools to teach relationship skills.
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PUT IT UP! Food Preservation for Youth A series of lessons on the science of safe food preservation.
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School Garden Curriculum Garden-based lessons listed by grade level on earth science, life science, and physical science topics.
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The Science Behind Our Food Lesson Plans Applied science curriculum in biology, chemistry, physical science and other subjects.
Recent Publications
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A School's Guide to the 'Nitty-Gritty' About Head Lice (C 850) This guide discusses how to prevent and treat head lice outbreaks in schools.
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A Parent's Guide to the 'Nitty-Gritty' about Head Lice (C 851) This guide for parents explains what to do -- and what not to do -- when a child gets head lice.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Series: Moving Your Grandchildren into Your Home (C 1284-01) Raising your grandchildren can be both rewarding and challenging. The transition to this new relationship can be stressful for the entire family. While your grandchildren are getting used to a new hom…
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Series: Helping Grandchildren Stay in Contact with Parents (C 1284-02) When you take on the responsibility of raising grandchildren, you may have to navigate the tricky question of whether and how to help your grandchildren stay connected with their parents. For some gra…
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Series: Managing Your Stress (C 1284-03) Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the time and effort you put into raising your grandchildren? When you’re caring for children, it may seem like there are not enough hours in the day. Because you are …
The Guide for New Parents
Our 25-page color magazine features expert information on what to expect the first month, building relationships, budgeting for baby, finding quality child care, feeding newborns, and home and car safety. The Guide gives parents timely information for both immediate and future needs related to caring for themselves, their child, and their family, especially during the first few months after birth.
Each article in the Guide is also formatted for individual viewing using the links below.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Websites
禁漫天堂-affiliated sites
An interactive resource for parents looking for child care. The site answers some key questions about high-quality child care, and includes an interactive guide to help you find the types of child care programs that best meet your family's needs.
A collection of reports and news stories related to children's health.
Learn more about the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia.
External sites
Bright from the Start administers the nationally recognized Georgia Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers federal nutrition programs, and manages voluntary quality enhancement programs.
A non-profit membership organization composed of six regional Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs) serving the state of Georgia.
Encourages and supports healthy development in young children by working with others to increase public awareness of the importance of early childhood education, and to improve the quality of programs for young children through learning opportunities for early childhood educators.
NAEYC and its members are a leading voice for early childhood education to Congress and other federal entities, governors and state legislatures, state and local agencies, and other policy makers throughout the country.
An organization advocating for early education for vulnerable children and families.
Practical, research-based information about children and families from U.S. universities.
An organization sharing research and information about building strong families.
News
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Peanut allergies and their potential for life-threatening reactions are a common concern, but research shows that early exposure may help protect children.
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While head lice are a nuisance that require intervention, they are not an emergency and should be dealt with calmly and compassionately.
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Returning to school can be stressful, but parents can help get students ready.
