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March/April 2006 March is National Nutrition Month Crackers Counting Calories? Wine is Good - Grape Juice even Better Consumer Lessons from Natural Disasters Child Act Fast...So do Poisons! Family First Create Peace: Stop Yelling January/February 2006 Join Lighten Up Iowa Finding Calories on Food Product Labels What Should I Order? Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund Let the Kids Paint Caregivers Must Take Care of Themselves November/December 2005 MyPyramid for Kids Food Safety for Power Outages Gaining Muscle Tis the Season to Give What is Your Child Learning this Holiday? Holiday Tips for Caregivers Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Holiday Spending Motto September/October 2005 Television: Who has the "Controls"? Credit Card Minimum Payments: Good News and Bad News Guard Your Home Equity What's for Lunch? Personalized Food Pyramid Apples, Apples, Apples! ISU Extension Needs Your Help July/August 2005 Lower Cancer Risks Join in SHARE Iowa Take Your Burgers' Temperature Food Preservation/Canning Web sites Financial Tips for Travelers Watch Your Mail - New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Information Coming Reclaim Family Time Create Special Couple Time Help Older Iowans Age in Place May/June 2005 The New Food Guide Pyramid Dealing with Rising Gasoline Costs Kid's Summer Money School Avoid the Great Escape when Traveling with Children Helping Children Apologize in a Meaningful Way Summer Bubble Fun March/April 2005 Coaching Kids Towards Emotional Intelligence America Saves Plan for Family Summer Fun When Working Teens Save Iowa Concern Web site New Dietary Guidelines Serve Eggs Safely at Easter January/February 2005 Making Memories Dealing with Disappointment Strive for Five in 2005 Stopping Germs at Home, Work and School Which Soaps to Use Antiviral Tissues Time for a New Furnace Earned Income Tax Credit November/December 2004 Surviving the Holiday Roller Coaster The Big Thaw How Many Apples Ten Ways to Survive Post Holiday Financial Stress September/October 2004 Kids and Allowances Easing Bedtime Battles Pack a Safe Wholesome Lunch How to Parent a College Student Caring for a Late Summers Bounty The Peel Deal July/August 2004 What's So Great About Family Dinner It's All in the Scrubbing Burger Facts Quick Fit Sun Screen - What to Buy Medicare Prescription Cards - Review of Key Points Pre-college Insurance Check-up Retirement Savings - Are You Over Confident May/June 2004 Child Care Lasts a Lifetime - Make Sure it is Quality Care Managing Feelings Make Quick Foods Healthy Time-saving Tips for Quick Meals Eat Your Colors Every Day Medicare Changes March/April 2004 Thinking of Buying a Home Protect Yourself in Rental Agreements Why all the Concern about Brain Development Plan Ahead for Successful Travel with Children Making the Most of Your Relationship March is National Nutrition Month Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day Web sites for Current Nutritional Information January/February 2004 Life Stories - Connect with Future Generations Quick Refund - A High Cost and High Risk Loan Web Search Results Points to Ponder before buying Supplements Keep Kids Active November/December 2003 Let's Talk Turkey Helpings & Servings - What is the Difference Comparison Shopping Pays Off Important Holiday Paperwork Family Traditions - Holiday Help or Hindrance Water Needs Vary with Size September/October 2003 Six Steps to Reducing Marketing Contacts September is National Food Safety Month Tips for the College Student Tips for Parenting in Step Families Temper Tantrums - What is a Parent to Do Key Skills Open the Door to Marital Success July/August 2003 Summer Stress: Diffuse Your Anger when the Kids Overload Your Circuit Involve Children In Community Service Probiotics - "Good" Bacteria Have the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raised Your Blood Pressure? Mosquito Repellents Vacation Time: Credit Card Blocking Financial Fraud: Test Your Knowledge May/June 2003 Prepare Now for Sudden Emergencies Make Menu Planning for Spring Events Easier Surgeon General Says Physical Inactivity is Hazardous to Your Health New Project Can Help You Save When Working Teens Save... Families: Plan for Summer Fun Iowa Concern Launches New Web Site Learn, Have Fun, and make Happy Memories During Family Vacations How to Pick Walking Shoes Help Keep Kids Safe on Home Playground Equipment March/April 2003 Helping Children Say "I'm Sorry" Activities for Infants Remodeling? Think Long-term! When Not to Use a Debit Card New Federal Health Privacy Regulation March is National Nutrition Month New Pyramid to debut in 2005 Healthy Eating on the Run January/February 2003 What's Your Wealth? Keep Your Cool 2003 New Year's Resolution Holiday Bills? Save Today for Future Gift Giving Stretching a Dollar Family Mealtime Keep Children Buckled Up What's Taking the Place of Physical Activity? Family First in 2003 November/December 2002 Holiday Credit Co-signing a Loan Learning to Read Establishing New Relationships: Step-Grandparents Fostering a Positive Body Image in Girls Lighten Up Iowa Useful Website: http://www.students.gov Turkey Basics: The Big Thaw September/October 2002 Sizing Up Group Participation Financial Security in Later Life Finding Dollars to Invest 2001 Credit Card Usage Analysis Healthy Teen Training in October A Serving of Food Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Walking East Smart When Eating Out July/August 2002 Water: The Forgotten Nutrient New Farm Bill Is Celery Nutritious Calorie Burner? Supplements to Burn Fat Organizing Documents: A Key to Family Communication Farmer's Markets - Everyone Wins! 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Author: Marilyn Kofmehl Date: 12/31/2007
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