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As part of the Well Connected Communities (WCC) program, Penn State Extension has been working with community leaders, 4-H families, and local 4-H youth to meet the food needs in Norris Square.

Lebanon County is the newest Pennsylvania community to be awarded funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of the Well-Connected Communities (WCC) project.

Learn how to set aside time to connect, use open‑ended questions, and practice active listening to strengthen communication, support your child’s feelings, and build a trusting parent‑child relationship.

Penn State Extension Nutrition Links offers free nutrition education to people eligible for public assistance to gain knowledge and skills necessary to achieve a healthful diet on a limited budget.

Learn new strategies to help children manage stress through physical activity. A resource for parenting and supporting children and youth.

Resilient farm families are healthy farm families. In this article, learn about the tools that can help you weather challenges both on and off the farm.

Discover what it means to be part of the "Sandwich Generation" and learn ways to successfully manage a busy family while caring for an older family member.

Learn how positive parenting techniques can help create loving connections with your child.

The following videos are part of a series about how you can use items found right in your home to help your child develop skills needed for a solid foundation for learning.

Penn State Pesticide Education Program brings you an informative video on the importance of storing pesticides properly.

Learn how early money habits set the foundation for a successful financial future for children.

Learn the skills to advocate on behalf of your child to ensure the support they need. A resource for parenting and supporting children and youth.

Discover how AI is transforming children’s lives, but research on its impact on mental health is limited; therefore, parents must guide safe and informed use.

Head trauma can have lasting cognitive effects. Learn the symptoms to look out for and find out why wearing proper head protection matters.

Learn why paternal mental health matters for parenting, family dynamics, and child development, and explore strategies to support fathers' emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.

Learn how teens' growing concerns about social media impact mental health, sleep, and self-esteem, and discover parenting strategies to support healthier, balanced screen-time habits.

Learn how parents can encourage play with children to strengthen relationships and promote healthy development.

This presentation will provide an overview of current literature examining substance use concerns among farmers and farmworkers.

This article features step-by-step instructions and tools to help individuals and families create a cash flow calendar, track income and expenses, and build stronger budgeting habits.

Many opportunities for water conservation exist outside of your home including plant and watering choices.

Out of all the methods for water conservation, household water use is what consumers have the most control over.

Major repairs or replacement of septic system and drinking water wells can be costly, but there are sources of financial assistance for homeowners.

Fielding the Pressure: Digging Deep for Farmer Well-being. This article focuses on understanding different types of stress, managing negative thinking patterns, and reducing risks associated with grain bin entry.

Fielding the Pressure: Digging Deep for Farmer Well-being. This article focuses on recognizing farm stress, managing its effects, recognizing suicidal ideation, and adopting strategies for well-being and farm safety

Fielding the Pressure: Digging Deep for Farmer Well-being. This article focuses on farm injury risks, highlights community support, and offers safety guidelines for grain bin entry and equipment use.