Keep Your Marriage Strong in Stressful Times
(Posted on 6/1/2009)
Iowa State University's research on strong marriages suggests that men and women truly can vary in the ways they handle highly stressful times.

Children Benefit from Time in Nature
(Posted on 5/29/2009)
Today’s children are not spending enough time each week in unstructured play outside. Here are some suggestions for adults to offer opportunities for children to spend time outdoors.

Plan for Happy Traveling with Children
(Posted on 4/27/2009)
Car travel is part of life for most families. With a little planning, traveling with children can be a positive experience for everyone.

Plan For Backyard Playground Safety
(Posted on 3/8/2009)
Spring weather and backyard playgrounds are beckoning children. Here are suggestions to help improve the safety of your backyard play area.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/1/2009)
During today's uncertain economic times, Iowans must make the most of their money, knowledge and skills as they make decisions.

Living With Your Teenager
(Posted on 2/15/2009)
Being parents of teenagers is not for the faint hearted. But knowing what to expect makes parenting easier.

Attitude Is Key to Enjoying Life
(Posted on 1/21/2009)
How are you handling the realities of life? How we deal with our reality will make a different to how we handle life.

Kids and TV: Limit Screen Time
(Posted on 1/9/2009)
Does background television have any unintended consequences for children’s behavior and development?

Tools To Help Build Positive Relationships
(Posted on 11/2/2008)
Building positive relationships with children is a lifelong task. Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension Family Life Field Specialist, recommends five tools to help the effort which can yield lifelong rewards.

Understand How Brain Style Affects Parenting
(Posted on 10/2/2008)
Ever wonder why you and your child sometimes mix about as well as oil and water? It may be that your brain styles are opposites. By understanding the four brain styles, you and your child can get along and even learn to enjoy each other.

Talk To Children About Tough Times
(Posted on 9/29/2008)
Many families are facing financial concerns that are causing changes in how they live. Be honest and open with your family about what is happening. Think about what message you want to sent to your children.

Help Children Grow Up Fit
(Posted on 5/31/2008)
Today's children are growing up in a visually oriented, high-tech society with too much observation and not enough participation in physical activities.