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ADOLESCENCE & YOUTH


Bullying and Victimization: What Adults Can Do To Help (Leader Guide), HEF582
Learn how adults can protect children from bullying and victimization.

Bullying and Victimization: What Adults Can Do To Help (Participant Guide), HEF583
People who work with children and youth can help identify some common forms of bullying and victimization, with the help of this NebGuide.

Development of Autonomy in Adolescence, G1449
Autonomy refers to a person's ability to think, feel and make decisions on his/her own. This NebGuide explains how adolescents achieve autonomy and how adults can help.

Friendships, Peer Influence and Peer Pressure During the Teen Years, G1751
Understanding the nature of peer influence can help parents and concerned adults support youth during adolescence and follow a path toward the close friendships that are hallmarks of this time in their lives.

High Risk Behavior Among Youth, G1715
The status of high-risk behaviors among youth today are defined and discussed, and suggestions offered for strategies to promote healthy behavioral choices for youth.

Maintaining a Positive and Healthy Self-Esteem: What Can Adults Do? -- Leader Guide, HEF550
Parents and caregivers learn how to foster healthy self-esteem in the young people in their lives. Participant's manual also available. Order printed copies from your local Extension office.

Maintaining a Positive and Healthy Self-Esteem: What Can Adults Do? -- Participant Manual, HEF551
Parents and caregivers learn how to foster healthy self-esteem in the young people in their lives. Leader guide also available.

Understanding the Physical Changes of Puberty, G1701
Physical changes during adolescence are dramatic. The transformation into adulthood is complex and can be confusing and provoke anxiety. Understanding the process of change and knowing what to expect can help prepare youth and their parents for the transitions ahead. This publication helps do so, and provides parents with suggestions on how to help their developing adolescent through the rapid and sometimes difficult changes of these physical transitions.

Volunteerism: A Tool for Positive Youth Development -- Leader Guide, HEF566
Volunteerism benefits everyone it touches -- communities, groups and individuals, including the volunteer. This community lesson looks at the benefits of volunteerism for youth and helps adults find ways to get youth involved. Participant manual also available. Order printed copies from your local Extension office.

Volunteerism: A Tool for Positive Youth Development -- Participant Manual, HEF567
Volunteerism benefits everyone it touches -- communities, groups and individuals, including the volunteer. This community lesson looks at the benefits of volunteerism for youth and helps adults find ways to get youth involved. Leader guide also available.

Youth Volunteerism, G1750
This NebGuide discusses the benefits of volunteerism for youth and proves suggestions on how to encourage youth to volunteer.


ADULTHOOD & AGING


Band Together for Strength - Leader's Guide, HEF572
This community program teaches how to use an elastic band safely to strengthen and maintain muscle as one grows older. This is particularly beneficial to those with osteoarthritis. Participant's Guide also available.

Band Together for Strength - Participant's Guide, HEF573
This community program teaches how to use an elastic band safely to strengthen and maintain muscle as one grows older. This is particularly beneficial to those with osteoarthritis. Leader's Guide also available.

Caregiving: Challenges and Rewards -- Leader Guide, HEF558
This community lesson explores how to provide the best care for elderly or disabled persons while also ensuring that the caregiver's physical and mental health are maintained. Participant's Guide also available.

Caregiving: Relationship Challenges and Rewards -- Participant Guide, HEF559
This community lesson explores how to provide the best care for elderly or disabled persons while also ensuring that the caregiver's physical and mental health are maintained. Leader Guide also available.

Depression, NF636
Diagnosing and treating depression can be important for anyone who's been feeling down or discouraged more than a reasonable length of time.

Housing Options for Today and Tomorrow Leader's Guide, HEF578
This publication is a leader's guide for the Housing Options for Today and Tomorrow Participant's Guide. The leader will help participants learn which housing options and home support services are available in their community or area.

Housing Options for Today and Tomorrow Participant's Guide, HEF579
This participant's guide discusses the housing and related service options that may be available for people who are making housing decisions now or in the future.

Long Term Care: What Is It, Where Do You Get It and How Do You Pay For It? -- Leader's Guide , HEF570
With the impending retirement of the baby boomer generation, the need for resources to care for seniors is poised to grow exponentially. This lesson will provide learners with in-depth knowledge of care methods, cost of care, how services are financed, as well as who provides care to our nation’s elderly and disabled adult citizens. Participant manual also available. Order printed copies from your local Extension office.

Long Term Care: What Is It, Where Do You Get It and How Do You Pay For It? -- Participant Manual, HEF571
With the impending retirement of the baby boomer generation, the need for resources to care for seniors is poised to grow exponentially. This lesson will provide learners with in-depth knowledge of care methods, cost of care, how services are financed, as well as who provides care to our nation’s elderly and disabled adult citizens. Leader's guide also available.

Senior Gambling in the United States, NF622
Isolated living arrangements and declining opportunities for social interaction are turning seniors to gambling as both a social activity and escape from life's difficulties.

Understanding Grief and Death, G1803
This NebGuide defines loss, offers suggestions for dealing with grief and loss, presents psychological and emotional responses to loss, and describes ways to help people who are mourning the death of a loved one.

What's So "Grand" About Grand Parenting?, G1825
Grandparenting is an opportunity to play, to 'fall in love' again, and to appreciate the magic of a developing mind. Grandparents can share the things they are passionate about with family members; see the world in a new way through younger eyes; and experience music, nature, reading, gardening, theater, or other interests in conjunction with a curious mind.

Who Cares For the Caregiver -- Leader Guide, HEF568
Caregiving can be a pleasant, rewarding experience. It also presents challenges. In this community lesson you'll learn about the resources available to you to ensure your health and well-being as well as that of the person in your care. Participant manual also available. Order printed copies from your local Extension office.

Who Cares For the Caregiver -- Participant Manual, HEF569
Caregiving can be a pleasant, rewarding experience. It also presents challenges. In this community lesson you'll learn about the resources available to you to ensure your health and well-being as well as that of the person in your care. Leader guide also available.


CHILDHOOD


Fun to Play, Ready to Learn, EB2
This activity guide will help you have fun with your child from birth to 3 years old and stimulate your child's development.


FAMILY LIFE


Creating a Strong Family: Looking at Life From a Family Strengths Perspective, G1883
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: Spiritual Well-Being: Sacred Connections, G1884
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: Talking About Religion and Spirituality in Families, G1889
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating A Strong Family: What is a Strong Family, Anyway?, G1885
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: Why are Families so Important?, G1890
Families are the basic, foundational social units in all human communities around the world. It's in everyone's best interest to help create a positive environment for all families.

Alternatives to Guardianship, G1596
Guardianships, because they are so powerful, should be used sparingly. Other less restrictive forms of assistance may be more appropriate. This is one of seven NebGuides in this series. Also see the UNL Guardianship Web site.

Decision Making as a Guardian, G1594
Making decisions for a Ward is part of being a Guardian. Decisions must be made based on adequate information, independent judgment and nonbiased choices. This is one of seven NebGuides in this series. Also see the UNL Guardianship Web site.

Family Treasures: Creating Strong Families, EB1
A book designed to help families of all kinds assess their strengths as a family and build upon their asssets. The book, which includes family activities, was written by John DeFrain University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher and Family and Community Development Extenion Specialist, and the UNL for Families Writing Team.

Fun Family Time Together, G1589
This publication offers family bonding ideas that will help develop a strong family.

Great Dads: How to Succeed, EC475
This curriculum is designed to help fathers, including noncustodial fathers, improve their parenting skills.

Guardianship of a Minor, G1597
State laws specify the circumstances for the appointment of a Guardian of a minor. This is one of seven NebGuides in this series. Also see the UNL Guardianship Web site.

Guardianship Responsibilities to the Court, G1592
The relationship between a Guardian and a Ward is a legal one and applicable laws and court rules must be followed. This is one of seven NebGuides in this series. Also see the UNL Guardianship Web site.

Guardianship Responsibilities to the Ward, G1593
A Guardian must make sure a Ward's personal and financial interests are protected while trying to include the Ward in decision making as much as possible. This is one of seven NebGuides in this series. Also see the UNL Guardianship Web site.

Guardianship/Conservatorship Financial Responsibilities, G1595
A Guardian is responsible for that everyday oversight of a Ward's finances. The Guardian has specific financial responsibility under the law. This is one of seven NebGuides in this series. Also see the UNL Guardianship Web site.

Protecting Children Online, G1878
This publication explains potential Internet hazards and how to protect children from them.

What is Guardianship?, G1591
A Guardian takes responsibility for the care and management of an incompetent adult or minor child. Guardianship transfers the rights and powers from a Ward to a Guardian. This is one of seven NebGuides in this series. Also see the UNL Guardianship Web site.


MANAGEMENT


It's About Time: Time Management Simplified, G1771
This NebGuide updates a simple, classic time-management system originally described by Alan Lakein. This system can help you become more organized and get more of what you want from the time you have.

Make Sure It's Done the Way You Want: Advance Directives - Participant's Guide, HEF585
In this lesson you'll learn how you can use advance directives -- living wills and power of attorney -- to ensure that your family and physicians will know your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments.

Make Sure It's the Way You Want: Advance Directives - Leader's Guide, HEF584
In this lesson you'll learn how you can use advance directives -- living wills and power of attorney -- to ensure that your family and physicians will know your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments.

Nebraska Family Demographics of the Multi-State Project "Rural Low-income Families: Monitoring the Well-being and Functioning in the Context of Welfare Reform", RB348
This research bulletin describes the multi-state project "Rural Low-income Families: Monitoring their Well-being and Functioning in the Context of Welfare Reform" and the unique position of Nebraska within this project.

Thirteen Timely Tips for More Effective Time Management, G1772
Thirteen straight-forward time management tips are summarized in this NebGuide.


PARENTING


Consequences Teach Responsibility, G1818
How to discipline children by letting them experience the consequences of their behavior, and by using "time-outs," "reverse time-outs," and "think space" are described in this publication.

Cyberbullying, G1903
Technology now allows people -- often children -- to bully online. How parents and other adults can help reduce bullying over the internet is examined in this NebGuide.

Parenting Your Child Effectively , G991
This NebGuide contains tips for helping parents interact with their children.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Change Surroundings Instead of Behavior, G1733
This publication contains information about changing the surroundings instead of the behavior when parenting your children. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Focus On "Do", G1730
This publication discusses the importance of telling your child what to do instead of what not to do. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Give Choices, G1728
Giving children the right choices helps both them and their parents. This guide helps parents with offering choices to children. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Give Safe, Understandable Limits, G1725
Making sure children understand limits and is an important parenting process. This guide helps parents think about behavior limits and how to give them. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Help Children Feel Lovable and Capable, G1732
This publication explains ways parents can build a child's self-esteem. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Look At The Whole Picture, G1727
How a child acts may reflect something else going on in his or her family. This guide advises parents or caregivers to look at a child's behavior as a whole. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: My Parenting Style, G1731
If you want to change your parenting style, start by looking at how you correct your children's misbehavior. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: My Plan To Improve Parent-Child Relationships, G1729
Parents can use this guide to improve parent-child relationships. This is the 10th, and last, guide in the "Parenting Your Child Effectively" series. Use it to measure change and progress in parenting skills learned.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Set A Good Example, G1726
Parents can use this guide to discover how to be a good role model for their children. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.

Parenting Your Child Effectively: Work With, Not Against, Your Child, G1734
This publication provides information on how to work with and not against your child. This is a part of a series of 10 "Parenting Your Child Effectively" guides.


RELATIONSHIPS


Creating a Strong Family: American Family Strengths Inventory , G1881
UNL research has identified six common qualities of strong families. Use this inventory to help your family recognize its strengths and areas where it could grow stronger.

Creating a Strong Family: Appreciation and Affection -- Developing an Emotional Bond, G1834
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: Commitment -- The Importance of Fostering Community, G1839
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating A Strong Family: Effective Management of Stress and Crisis, G1886
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educatoars who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating A Strong Family: Enjoyable Time Together: A Journey of Happy Memories, G1882
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educatoars who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating A Strong Family: How To Be Nice, G1887
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educatoars who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: Listening and Speaking from the Heart, G1838
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: Positive Communication -- Life As A Soap Opera, G1836
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: Positive Communication -- Wants Never End, G1835
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating A Strong Family: Positive Communication: Smoothing Out The Bumps, G1888
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educatoars who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: The Greatest Gift a Father Can Give His Children, G1833
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Creating a Strong Family: We are One, G1837
This is one in a series of NebGuides by UNL Extension Family Life specialists and educators who explore the attributes and experiences of strong families.

Both Partners Are Responsible For The Relationship, NF592
Suggestions for how to develop a healthy, nurturing partner relationship.

Building Family Strengths in Times of Drought, G1568
Strong, resilient families communicate effectively, are committed to eadh other and will seek help from an extended network of family and friends.

CAR - A Strategy for Learning, NF641
Fifth in a series of nine fact sheets developed through a national research project - StoryQUEST - through the California Institute on Human Services, Sonoma State University. the CAR Strategy was developed by the Washington Resarch Institute.

Child Abuse: A Painful Secret, G1309
This publication explores the causes and prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Communicating with Families: Building Relationships, NF626
Successful child-care providers, preschool teachers and elementary teachers establish positive relationships with the children in their care or classrooms as soon as possible.

Communicating With Families: Communicating Techniques, NF627
Child care providers must understand modern family issues and roles, and learn communication techniques that help all involved in a child's care communicate effectively.

Communicating with Families: Communicating With Families of Infants, NF625
New parenthood can be trying, but a variety of techniques can be used to help families and child-care providers communicate effectively.

Coping in Stressful Times During Drought , G1525
The emotional, physical, and financial aspects of drought-related stress are discussed, along with recommended coping strategies.

Divorce Through the Eyes of Adolescents, NF566
This publication helps parents identify when children are having divorce-related problems and provides strategies for dealing with the issues.

Early Literacy Checklist - Classroom, Nf640
Last in a series of nine fact sheets. This checklist was adapted from the Head Start Family Literacy Services Training Facilitator Guide by CNCS.

Early Literacy Checklist -- in the Home, NF639
Eighth in a series of nine fact sheets. This checklist was adapted from Head Start Family Literacy Services Training Facilitator Guide by CNCS.

Family Journals, G1722
Whether you are writing a journal or are helping an elderly relative write, this NebGuide will provide tips on how to make that process work.

Helping Children Resolve Conflict: Pitfalls to Avoid During Conflict Mediation, NF629
Adults often make 10 common mistakes in teaching conflict negotiation skills to children. Knowing those mistakes ahead of time will help the lesson.

Helping Children Resolve Conflict: Aggressive Behavior of Childen, NF630
Recognizing the four types of aggressive behavior in children, and how to handle them, is important for parents or guardians wanting to resolve conflict.

Helping Children Resolve Conflict: Conflict Mediation Model, NF628
Children must learn how to handle conflict peacefully. An adult mediator can present problem-solving words and actions to help children avoid violence.

How to Say Yes, How to Say No, G1717
This NebGuide discusses assertive behavior and how to become more assertive.

Infants and Toddlers - Developing More Than One Language, NF645
Close relationships between providers and families support a child's efforts to learn English while still developing her or his own language.

Infants Develop Language Naturally, NF643
Parents' speech can help children learn language and develop communication and conversation skills.

La Toma de Decisiones como Tutor, G1594S
El tomar decisiones por un pupilo es parte de ser un tutor. Se tienen que tomar las decisiones basadas en información adecuada, juicio independiente y elecciones sin prejuicios. Este NebGuide, la cuarta publicación de una serie de siete publicaciones, se trata de la tutela legal. (Spanish version of G1594, Decision Making As A Guardian)

La Tutela de un Menor, G1597S
Los estatutos del estado resumen los poderes del tutor de un menor. Este NebGuide, el cual es la segunda publicación de una serie de siete publicaciones, se trata de la tutela legal. (Spanish version of G1597, Guardianship of a Minor)

Las Alternativas a la Tutela, G1596S
La tutela, por el hecho de que es tan poderosa, debe utilizarse frugalmente. Es posible que otro tipo de ayuda menos restrictivo sea más adecuado. Este NebGuide, el cual es la sexta publicación de una serie de siete, se trata de la tutela legal. (Spanish version of G1596, Alternatives to Guardianship)

Las Responsabilidades de Tutela A la Corte, G1592S
La relación entre un tutor y un pupilo es un asunto legal, y es necesario obedecer las leyes y las reglas de la corte que se aplican. Este NebGuide, el cual es la segunda publicación de una serie de siete publicaciones, se trata de la tutela legal. (Spanish translation of G1592, Guardianship Responsibilities to the Court.)

Las Responsabilidades de Tutela Al Pupilo, G1593S
Un tutor tiene que asegurar que se protejan los intereses personales y económicos mientras trata de incluir al pupilo tanto como le sea posible en el proceso de toma de decisiones. Este NebGuide, el cual es la tercera publicación de una serie de siete publicaciones, se trata de la tutela legal. (Spanish version of G1593, Guardianship Responsibilities to the Ward)

Las Responsabilidades Económicas para una Tutela/Curaduría, G1595S
Un tutor es responsable de la administración cotidiana de las finanzas del pupilo. El tutor tiene responsabilidad económica específica bajo la ley. Este NebGuide, el cual es la quinta publicación de una serie de siete, se trata de la tutela legal. (Spanish version of G1595, Guardianship/Conservatorship Financial Responsibilities)

Learning from Children About Severe Weather, NF651
Tips for helping children deal with their fear of severe weather.

Listening With Your Heart, G1735
Good listeners focus on others, show respect, and ask questions. As a result, good listeners are able to build relationships, solve problems, avoid miscommunication, and increase self-esteem in others.

Making Time for Work and Play, G1824
Maintaining a balanced life of work and play is not easy. This publication offers tips to help reduce stress. Results of a survey answered by professionals and lay professionals who experience stress in their lives also is provided.

Manage Anger for a Healthy Life, G1804
This NebGuide discusses the causes of anger and how to manage anger and conflict effectively.

Managing Conflict In Everyday Life, G1696
This NebGuide describes the differences between conflict and disagreement, and provides procedures for resolving them successfully.

Open the Door to Good Communication, G1840
Good communication requires practice, time and regular use. It helps family members appreciate each other, solve problems and improve relationships.

Our Relationship ... And Communicating Effectively, G1806
This publication helps couples learn how to communicate with one another.

Our Relationship ... And Managing the Farm/Business, G1810
This publication addresses how couples can build a strong relationship while dealing with sometimes stressful situations that result from managing a farm or business.

Our Relationship ... And Parenting, G1807
This publication suggests ways couples can enhance their relationship during the parenting years.

Our Relationship ... And Parenting Through Conflict, G1808
This publications help couples work through periods of conflict.

Our Relationship ... And Working Together With Extended Family, G1809
This publication helps families who work together have both rewarding professional and personal relationships.

Our Relationship ... Making It Stronger, G1805
This publication suggests ways couples can improve or strengthen their relationship.

Power of Family Literacy, NF637
Participating in language-based activities like reading, writing and building collaborative, communicative partnerships can benefit both parents and their children.

Put Laughter and Humor in Your Life, G1631
Humor and Laughter can counteract the debilitating effects of stress.

Relationships: The Heart of Language, NF644
Help children learn language and how to communicate by several different methods, including taking turns and repetition.

Sharing Stories, Songs and Books, NF638
Third in a series of nine fact sheets developed through a national research project - StoryQUEST - through the California Institute on Human Services, Senoma State University.

Strengthening the Couple Relationship, G1716
Ways for couples to keep their relationship strong through trust and responsibility are covered in this NebGuide.

Successful Transitions For High Conflict Families, NF550
Legal separation or divorce between two parents is difficult for children to understand and accept. This publication provides guidance to help parents reduce the stress of transitioning between households.

Successful Transitions for High Conflict Families, G1817
High conflict families experiencing divorce, turmoil,anger, and emotional games may find it difficult to think things through, unable to separate themselves from the problem to logically solve it. This publication points out common distresses of divorce on children, including visitation and shared custody, and how interactions can be done more calmly.

Supporting Children of Divorce: Guidelines for Caregivers, G1791
The bond with a caregiver may be the most stable relationship for children whose parents are getting a divorce. The NebGuide discusses how caregivers can help children cope with their emotions during this difficult time.

Supporting Stepfamilies, EC476
Stepfamilies face many challenges as parents, children, and even extended family members learn how to be part of a new family. This workbook with lessons and activities for parents and children will help make transitions easier.

Symbols of Literacy Development, NF642
Literacy tools for young children can be simple toys and objects that make sounds, problem-solve, reflect diversity, draw or have other social functions.

There's No Excuse for Abuse, EC464
This series of four articles addresses how to help people who are in abusive relationships.

There's No Excuse for Abuse: Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace, EC466
This is third in a series of four articles addresses how to help people who are in abusive relationships.

There's No Excuse for Abuse: Men Can Help Stop Domestic Violence., EC465
This is the second in a series of four articles which addresses how to help people who are in abusive relationships.

There's No Excuse for Abuse: Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence, EC467
This is the fourth in a series of four articles which addresses how to help people who are in abusive relationships.

When Words Are Used As Weapons: The Signs of Verbal Abuse, G1812
Verbal Abuse is a form of domestic violence and often is a precursor to physical violence. It can be difficult to recognize verbal abuse and often excuses are made for it. Understanding what constitutes verbal abuse is explained here.

When Words Are Used As Weapons: Verbal Abuse, G1811
Statistics show that domestic violence often begins with emotional abuse, which includes verbal abuse. Learn what is known about verbal abuse and the impact it has on women, men, children, families, and communities.

When Words Are Used As Weapons: Verbal Abuse (For Use With Youth), G1814
Verbal abuse can be a weapon used by either girls or boys, men or woemn. Learn how verbal abuse is defined, what the signs are, how to intervene, and how to get help if needed.

When Words Are Used As Weapons: What Can I Do?, G1813
Verbal abuse is sometimes attributed to a difference in conversational styles. Learning the differences between how women and men communicating can help prevent or avoid abusive exchanges.

¿Qué es la Tutela?, G1591S
Un tutor toma la responsabilidad del cuidado y manejo de un adulto incompetente o niño menor. La tutela transfiere los derechos y poderes de un pupilo a un tutor. Este NebGuide es la primera publicación de una serie de siete publicaciones. (Spanish version of G1591, What is Guardianship?)