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Greenbrier Basketball Tournament Sunday, March 11 at the Scranton Gym
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
The Greenbrier 4-H club will be hosting their Annual Greene County 4-H Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 11 at the Scranton Gym. The club asks that each team bring their own basketball to play and warm up with. If you are interested and would like to register for the tournament; contact Linda Hedges at (515)-386-4740.

Babysitting Basics

Babysitting Basics Course
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County and Greene Count Public Health are offering the Babysitting Basics Course that will be offered March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th & April 2nd at the Greene County Extension Office.

4-H Newsletter

February 2012 Newsletter
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
Click here to learn about events going on in Greene County 4-H! This month you can learn about what the Hardin Clovers 4-H Club is up to!

Money Talk

Money Talk Series offered at Greene County Extension - February 7th - March 6th, 2012 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Money Talk Series offered at Greene County Extension - February 7th - March 6th, 2012 - The Money Talk Series will be taught at the Greene County ISU Extension office from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. To learn more about the series, and to register by February 3, call (515) 386-2138.

Gardens

"Public Gardens of Iowa - 2012 Garden Calendar" - Makes a great gift.
(Posted on 11/18/2011)
"Public Gardens of Iowa - 2012 Garden Calendar" - Makes a great gift or enjoy the public gardens of Iowa all year long with this beautiful garden calendar that shows off many of Iowa's natural treasures. Complete with locations, websites, and hours of operation, you can plan an excursion. Gain garden tips as well. Makes a great gift, too! The cost of the garden calendar is $6. Stop by the Greene County Extension Office in Jefferson and pick yours up today.

Just in Time Parenting - provides research based info for parents via monthly newsletters specific to their child's age.
(Posted on 10/21/2011)
Just in Time Parenting - provides research based information for parents via monthly newsletters specific to their child's age. Parents sign up online, and then each month they will receive free information specific to their baby's age and needs.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Science of Parenting: Using Technology to Help with Parenting
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
From podcasts to text messages and Skype, many parents are adding technology to their parenting toolkit. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach takes a closer look at how parents can use information and communications technology for parenting.
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Iowa families throughout the state will be getting together — virtually — once a month from January through June for an Eco Family Conference from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It’s an opportunity for families to improve the environment, reduce their carbon footprint and create community close to home.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Phone App Is Winter Preparedness Tool for Motorists
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists prepare for winter weather travels. And should they get stuck in winter weather, the app provides on-the-spot assistance.
Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Bullying
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Relational aggression in children is another way of saying that kids can be mean to one another. Parents may not be able to stop this bullying, but they can help their children learn how to deal with the behavior, says Kimberly Greder, an extension specialist and associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

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Staff

Ruth Freeman - Family Finance Program Specialist
Phone: 515-386-2138
Fax: 515-386-3884
Email: rofreema@iastate.edu

Sarah Jo Fevold - County Youth and Families Coordinator
Phone: 515-386-2138
Fax: 515-386-3884
Email: sjfevold@iastate.edu

Sandra McKinnon - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: sandram@iastate.edu

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