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Recent data indicates a concerning trend, showing an increased risk of suicide among farm families. Fortunately, there are specific, proven ways we can help those struggling.

The Farm Stress Real Talk podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families, and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress.

This video presents the importance of adults helping young children enjoy and appreciate nature. Three tips are presented on how to guide the process of connecting kids to nature and the outdoors.

Gain insight into health insurance and select a plan that aligns with your healthcare needs and budget through effective strategies and informed decision-making.

Discussions about farm succession planning can be difficult for everyone involved. But a new episode of the Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State Extension podcast is here to help.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your finances? Following these five strategies can help you take control of your expenses and become a safer and more responsible consumer.

Helping your child understand and navigate complicated relationships.

Discover health insurance options for seniors and become a knowledgeable healthcare consumer during this in-person workshop.

Parenting nurtures resilience in children through challenges. Learn strategies to foster independence, vital for growth and learning from setbacks.

Learn useful self-help strategies during this live webinar to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression during stressful times.

Understanding children's individual temperaments is crucial in parenting. Tailoring your interactions based on their temperament helps them succeed academically and socially.

Parenting during infancy and toddlerhood is pivotal. Learn how rapid developments shape children's language, social bonds, and cognition. And how warmth, responsiveness, and stimulating environments foster lifelong well-being.

Learn to evaluate your relationship with money and engage in effective financial conversations with others during this live webinar.

Recognize the similarities between money management and nutrition to learn how to make smart food choices during this live webinar.

Join this live webinar to learn what financial clutter is, its impact on your financial health, and practical steps to get your finances organized.

Empower your parenting journey with effective communication strategies for teens.

Parenting young children entails warm greetings, empathetic check-ins, fun activities, and avoiding punishment. Learn to build trust and positive connections to foster well-being and social skills.

Explore strategies to prevent coercive patterns in parenting. Break the cycle by fostering positive communication, understanding your child, and promoting cooperation.

The Nutrition Links program offers free nutrition education programs to participants eligible for public assistance to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve a healthful diet on a limited budget.

Complete Thrive on-demand, self-paced sessions for families and caregivers of children ages 3 to 5 years. Then, join us in live webinars to discuss and practice positive parenting, stress management, and child physical health promotion.

Teens use social media on personal devices, forming connections but facing risks. Learn how parents can guide and supervise to ensure online safety.

Support your adolescent’s growth with this self-paced program and live webinars on positive parenting, stress management, and promoting physical health for families with children ages 10 to 18.

Complete Thrive's on-demand self-paced sessions for families and caregivers of kids from birth to 3 years. Then, join us in live webinars to discuss and practice positive parenting, stress management, and child physical health promotion.

Learn about the Thrive Initiative and get the tools and strategies you need for each developmental stage from birth to adulthood.

Complete Thrive's on-demand self-paced sessions for families and caregivers of kids from ages 5 to 10 years. Then, join us in live webinars to practice and discuss positive parenting, stress management, and child physical health promotion