Parenting & Nutrition

Family, in all its diverse forms, is the heart and backbone of a healthy society. Our mission is to improve the well-being of the family through strength-based programs that educate, influence public policy, and help families put evidence-based information to work in their lives.

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Food & Nutrition

Visit our Nutrition pages to find healthy recipes for your family, food safety tips, information on home canning and food preserving, and so much more!

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Parenting Ed Programs

Our Home-Based Parenting Education Program and Parenting Skills Training Program are designed to provide parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective parents.

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Good Drinks

What you drink is as important as what you eat. Many beverages contain added sugars and few nutrients. Here are 10 Tips to help you make better drink choices.

Wash hands and surfaces often when preparing food.

Keep Foods Safe

A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. Here are 10 tips for how you can keep food safe at home.

Contact

Rebecca Polmateer
Association Deputy Director
[email protected]
(518) 622-9820 x117

Last updated October 19, 2020

Parenting & Nutrition

Parenting with Confidence Program

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties offers a series of 10 parenting skill classes that provides parents with the skills necessary to be confident caregivers of today's youth. These classes can be provided at your organization for your participants free of charge. Go to the Parenting with Confidence website to learn more