Home and Family

Local Highlights

May 8, 2013

Is your child interested in gardening and currently in grades 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th? If so, they should register to take part in the FREE Green Thumb Garden Camp that will be taught by local FoodCorp volunteers this June at the Administration Gardens by the Independence elementary schools.

Understanding Emotional Changes - Dealing with Your Teenager

April 17, 2013

The increased emotionality of preteens and young teens makes these years very difficult for many parents and their children. Both parents and the teens themselves are distressed by the teens’ emotional outbursts but all have difficulty managing their feelings of distress.

Preschool & Kindergarten Ahead - Early Learning Publicatoin

April 12, 2013

Make preschool and kindergarten a positive experience for your child. Find six ways to help children gain basic skills and behaviors that will prepare them for school.

Summer Day Camps for Kids

April 12, 2013

Register your child in Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, or Third Grade in one of our day-long summer camps. Space is limited, so please don't wait.

Invest in Safety

April 9, 2013

Just the other day I had the opportunity to USE a fire extinguisher for the first time in my life. Thankfully, this opportunity didn’t come because of a “real” fire — it was part of a training we did in our office.

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AnswerLine

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Dare to Excel

Help children succeed at school by creating a home environment that promotes learning. Find out how developing routines, setting limits, and providing good nutrition can help.
Iowa Concern

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Just In Time Parenting

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

A series of classes designed to empower family caregivers of older adults to take better care of themselves. Learn more about the six-week series and find a class near you.
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CYFERNET

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Are you an early childhood professional that provides care and education in your home, a center or a school? Check out our programs, resources, and trainings available to help you be the best early childhood professional you can be.
Eco-family

Learn about connecting family and the environment, get ideas on “living lighter”, and share your experiences and thoughts on how to positively impact economic and environmental health through sustainable living.
National Network for Childcare (NNCC)

A source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed.
Science of Parenting

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Human Housing

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