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Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14)

A nationally-recognized parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems, strengthen parenting skills, and build family strengths.

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Pack SMART Lunches

Need fresh ideas for packing healthy lunches your child will want to eat?  Check out our tips for preparing and packing food safely as well as menu suggestions for lunch.

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Children and Tragedy

A collection of resources for use in the aftermath of a tragedy involving children.

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Iowa State University Extension to Families reaches out to families across the lifespan.

Extension to Families strives to promote healthy people, healthy economies, and healthy environments. We provide research-based information and education to help families make decisions that improve and transform their lives.

Our specialists work with the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University and we work in partnership with other organizations and agencies to meet the needs of Iowa families.

 

 

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:14

Many people choose baby carrots as their snack. They are healthy, full of vitamins and are easy to eat and feed to children. But are they safe? Jody Gatewood, a nutrition specialist with Iowa...

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 09:30

Iowa school children may be counting the days until summer vacation begins, but they may not realize that summer means “back to school” for their teachers. Registration is now open for...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 08:08

Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction that happens close to home. Finding the balance between emotions and the...

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Healthy & Homemade Cookbook

Healthy & Homemade Cookbook

Containing over 70 recipes from main dishes, appetizers, and desserts to soups, salads, sides, and even snacks. This 82-page cookbook will have you preparing healthy meals and smartly spending your dollars, too!

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Watch how we're transforming lives in the 2012 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Annual Report

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