Parent Education

The development of life skills begins in early childhood and continues throughout adolescence. MSU Extension supports parents and caregivers in ensuring children and youth learn to grow, thrive and contribute in a complex and changing world.

The future of Michigan depends on the success of its children; the knowledge and skills they develop today will have an impact on their ability to lead later in life. Research shows that the possession of skills such as verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to work cooperatively, a sense of responsibility and respect, community involvement, decision making and problem solving are all predictors of not only academic success but also of success in the community and workforce.

Since the development of these life skills begins in early childhood, it is vital that parents and caregivers are equipped with the tools to help children embrace these skills and learn to grow, thrive and contribute in a complex and changing world. To help address this critical area of need, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension provides programs that help parents, caregivers and other important adults in the lives of children and youth develop important skills. 

For more information, contact an child and family development educator near you.

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Events

  • Jul 2

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Positive Discipline

    July 2, 2024 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Jul 9

    Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour Learning to Talk

    July 9, 2024 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET

    Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Jul 10

    Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: Positive Discipline

    July 10, 2024 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online; 7-8:30pm ET

    The MSU Kinship Care Resource Center and MSU Extension partner to offer free online series of kinship caregiver workshops that provides guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of raising children.

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