Parent University archive
This page contains a collection of resources and presentations from past Parent University topics. If you would like to learn more about any of these topics, please contact:
Community Engagement Coordinator
Safety & Security
Overview
There is no escaping the fact that we live in and benefit from a connected world. The Internet of Things (IoT) brings a great deal of convenience, information and social interaction to our lives. Like the physical world around us, the connected, virtual, world also poses danger in the form of cyber threats. There are many things to be aware of, and many strategies to use in order to protect yourself and your children. This presentation will offer you cyber safety and security strategies to minimize the risk of falling victim to scams and fraud, malware and dangerous content, or identity theft. Your responsible behavior is the single most effective defense in protecting digital identity and personal information.
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Additional resources
These self-help resources, from non-profit and government organizations, can support you in managing your and your child’s “digital footprint.”
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In this presentation, representatives from Albany 518-SNUG discuss strategies to keep your teens safe in an increasingly violent world.
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Financial planning
Overview
Wondering whether homeownership is right for you? Join representatives from the Affordable Housing Partnership as they discuss the home-buying process, down payment grant programs and what it takes to qualify for a mortgage.
Even with higher interest rates and home prices, now is a good time to start getting prepared to buy. This session will give a high-level overview of the resources available to assist you. This session will also provide a look at a new matched-savings program for eligible City of Albany residents.
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The video recording of this presentation will be added as soon as it is available.
Overview
This Parent University focused on financial planning with presentations by representatives from KeyBank.
Topics include tips and tricks to improve the financial well-being of your family, such as:
- How to establish a better budget using a 50/30/20 rule
- How to lessen debt and create and emergency savings fund.
- Ways to talk to your children about finances and setting them up for future success
- What to watch when it comes to fraud and how to safe guard your assets
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Branch locator
Use KeyBank's branch locator to find a location that is convenient for you and book an appointment to meet in-person or virtually.
Key Financial Wellness Review
With a better understanding of your financial life, it's easier to enjoy what you love in life. In just 30 minutes, an experienced banker will help you see where your finances stand and show you how to reach your financial goals – whether they include buying a bike, a house or just feeling more in control of your money.
How to Reduce Financial Stress from COVID-19
If you’re feeling stressed these days, know this: You’re not alone – particularly when it comes to finances. A lot of us are experiencing at least some worry over the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our financial situations. But by having a plan and proactively managing your finances, you can ease the uncertainties that fuel anxiety and stress.
3-Minute Plan
Use KeyBank's HelloWallet tool to answer some simple questions and get a plan to improve your financial wellness in three minutes.
Relationship Quiz
This "it's not you, it's money" quiz can help avoid common fights about financial issues.
Health & Wellness
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Long winters in upstate New York make it difficult to muster up the energy to exercise, especially when it's bitter outside. In this session, City School District of Albany phys ed teachers Joshua Binfield and Brandon Indovina provide indoor workout tips and routines for the whole family.
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Check back soon for the video of the presentation!
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Representatives from Whitney Young Health talk about your students getting physicals, prescriptions, sick visits and more at our school-based health clinics and through Whitney on Wheels, a traveling program that brings services to schools in a van.
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Wellness, nutrition and fitness are often at the forefront of many health-related conversations as we continue navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this presentation, district Physical Education Teachers Kristi Freitag and Joshua Binfield sort through the world of nutrition information (and misinformation) and focus on positive approaches to food and movement. The presentation also contains some guided examples on how easy and fun simple at-home fitness can be.
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This Parent University focuses on tips for helping kids be successful in school and how parents/caregivers can best protect their children’s health. Topics include strategies on building school partnerships and supporting children at home and in the classroom. We shared strategies to help children manage stress and develop resilience. We also discussed the importance of immunizations, healthy eating, and simple habits to stay well. Free resources and additional related programs were also shared.
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Join Kim Maercklein with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s SNAP-Ed program for this interactive workshop talking about how to save money at the grocery store and incorporate healthy foods into your diet, without breaking your budget.
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