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Help Children Get Enough Sleep
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
“If you think one hour less sleep for kids shouldn’t make much difference, you will be interested to learn how it can impact them,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald talk about reasons kids need to get enough sleep and how much is needed for each age.

Money Talk
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Join others of all ages who are interested in taking charge of their finances.

When Siblings Fight, Teach Healthy Ways to Handle Conflict
(Posted on 12/29/2011)
“Brothers and sisters spending too much time indoors this winter can result in sibling arguments and fights,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald offers some tips to help parents cope with sibling conflict.

Your Money Your Future
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
Your Money, Your Future ONLINE Begins December 5. You’ll learn how to understand your spending, use financial management resources, and build your personal financial management skills.

Save Money with a Healthy Credit Score
(Posted on 10/11/2011)
Lending money isn’t easy, but the risk of not receiving payments is decreased if lenders find you have a good credit score. Consumers can follow several steps to ensure their score is high enough to reduce the cost of borrowing.
Staying Healthy
(Posted on 6/2/2011)
Are you aware of the importance of good hand washing?

Child Care Resource and Referral Trainings
(Posted on 3/11/2010)
One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is choosing quality child care for their child. Every child is special and unique and deserves the best start possible.
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Donna K. Donald - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 641-446-4723
Fax: 641-446-6142
Email: ddonald@iastate.edu
Mary M. Weinand - Family Resource Management Program Specialist
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: mweinand@iastate.edu
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