Home and Family Information

Re-Enroll in 4-H online
(Posted on 12/21/2011)
Current 4-H families need to re-enroll in the 2011-2012 4-H year online.

Connecting Families to the Environment Virtual Conference
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
A virtual conference for families will be held once a month beginning January 5th through June. The conference will help families help make attitude and behavior changes that will improve the enviornment, human health and family services. Registration fee is $15.00. Contact Krist Cooper at 319-377-9839, kcoop@iastate.edu

WOW - Words On Wellness December Issue
(Posted on 10/27/2011)
“Words on Wellness" is a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.

Strengthening Families Program
(Posted on 10/6/2011)
Iowa State University Extension is offering the Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10 to 14...

Brenda Schmitt's ISUE Weekley Finance Column
(Posted on 9/12/2011)
Paying bills and balancing the family checkbook with a bank’s online software program saves time, but few people plan for handling the accounts if there is an unexpected illness or even a death in the family.

Preserve the Taste of Summer
(Posted on 8/10/2011)
Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health program specialists are eager to announce a new food preservation program, Preserve the Taste of Summer.

Strong African American Families Program
(Posted on 8/8/2011)
Strong African American Families Program (SAAF) will be starting up again!!

eat smart

Spend Smart, Eat Smart!
(Posted on 6/10/2011)
Are you spending a reasonable amount of money on food? Find out how to stretch you food dollar in a healthy way!

lady bugs

What's Bugging You Today?
(Posted on 6/29/2010)
What sorts of insect problems are you experiencing in your home and yard? Helpful information is available!

News from Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Science of Parenting: Using Technology to Help with Parenting
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
From podcasts to text messages and Skype, many parents are adding technology to their parenting toolkit. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach takes a closer look at how parents can use information and communications technology for parenting.
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Iowa families throughout the state will be getting together — virtually — once a month from January through June for an Eco Family Conference from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It’s an opportunity for families to improve the environment, reduce their carbon footprint and create community close to home.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Phone App Is Winter Preparedness Tool for Motorists
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists prepare for winter weather travels. And should they get stuck in winter weather, the app provides on-the-spot assistance.
Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Bullying
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Relational aggression in children is another way of saying that kids can be mean to one another. Parents may not be able to stop this bullying, but they can help their children learn how to deal with the behavior, says Kimberly Greder, an extension specialist and associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

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Staff

Cheryl Clark - ISU Extension Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 641-373-2196
Fax: 515-727-0657
Email: cclark@iastate.edu

Brenda Schmitt - ISU Extension Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: schmitt@iastate.edu

Madelyn Ridgeway - Families Program Specialist
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: ridgeway@iastate.edu

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