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Our goal is to help parents and caregivers prepare healthy meals and snacks by sharing recipes, tips and ideas that are geared for children ages 2 to 5. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

Children enjoy helping in the kitchen and often are more willing to eat foods they help prepare. Involve your child in planning and preparing some meals and snacks for the family. This web page contains articles and recipes. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

Picky eating is typical for many children as they grow up and become more independent. The web page offers a few tips to help with a child that is picky eater. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

The EAT Curriculum includes 7 interactive, online lessons, each lesson takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete. Throughout the lessons, you will watch short videos and practice easy strategies to empower yourself to practice family style dining and transform your mealtime to be the most enjoyable part of the day! Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

The CHIME Program provides education and guidance on how to incorporate mindfulness and reflective practice into your daily routine, teaching and caregiving. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

UNL-Extension is committed to providing research-based and culturally responsive information that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

Virtual Field Trip Program for Early Childhood. This program provides all caregivers, preschool teachers, and parents with books, virtual tours, art, and physical activities along with music. Sponsored by Extension in mulitple states.

This program provides all caregivers (early childhood professionals and parents) with books, guided questions, and expanded learning resources to support literacy development, enhance relationships, and to make a connection with your local library. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

Read for Resilience may help children better understand their experiences and improve their coping skills. The guides provide adults with suggested activities and probing questions to help children personally connect with the experiences of the characters in the books. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension.

The Water Lessons for Preschoolers curriculum is a hands-on curriculum created to support preschool children's learning about water quality, wetlands, and streams. Preschoolers and their teachers will explore and learn about the water cycle, aquifers, rivers, wetlands, and water treatment. Sponsored by University Nebraska Extension & University of Kentucky.