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2010 Healthy Calendar

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
The benefits of well-balanced meals and daily physical activity are well documented. But fitting both into a regular routine isn’t always easy. The Iowa State University Extension Healthy Homemade 2010 Nutrition and Fitness Calendar is an attractive, helpful way to put both on the daily schedule.

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Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
“Combine economic worries with ever-changing parent-teen relationships, and you have the potential for a lot of stressed-out families,” said Kimberly Greder, an Iowa State University associate professor and ISU Extension family life specialist.

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Money for Life Newsletter
(Posted on 7/16/2009)
Much of what children learn about money is not consciously taught to them. Children pick up your values, attitudes, and money habits by watching and listening to you. In fact, you do not have to say anything to pass along money attitudes, habits, or decision-making styles.

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Horticulture and Home Pest News Update
(Posted on 5/11/2009)
A new issue of Horticulture and Home Pest News is now available.

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Iowa 4-H Youth Survey Results Released
(Posted on 2/27/2009)
Iowa Youth Say 4-H Membership Increases Their Citizenship, Leadership & Communication Skills

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Extension Energy Tips
(Posted on 2/17/2009)
Tips to help you conserve energy.

Spend Smart Eat Smart

Build Food Skills and Knowledge with Extension Spend Smart Eat Smart Website
(Posted on 2/10/2009)
Building smart food shopping skills isn't a game, but an Extension game will test your skills and add to your shopping knowledge. Learn what else is available at Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

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Families Extension Answer Line
(Posted on 1/2/2009)
Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

News from Iowa State University Extension

In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

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Nancy Clark-Families Nutrition and Health FIeld Specialist
Phone: (515) 295-2469
Fax: (515) 295-2460
Email: nanclark@iastate.edu

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