Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)

CCE-Tompkins hosts or partners with other agencies and community groups to present programs that help families and those who work with families.


Articles in Parent Pages are written by faculty and staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension and are geared specifically towards parents and caregivers. Parent Pages are based on research aimed to help parents/caregivers understand how the latest research links to parenting and their children. They cover a wide range of topics including child development, parenting, and family life.


Parenting requires significant amounts of time, energy, and emotional strength. It is not uncommon for parents to feel stress related to this important role. Parenting workshops teach participants parenting skills in the areas of understanding children, how to help children learn and thrive, effective discipline and personal stress management.


Information for parents who are separating and/or getting divorced.