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Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy. The first webinar is Tuesday, November 10th.

Healthy Holiday Recipe Hints
(Posted on 10/28/2009)
This year when you serve pumpkin pie, make it a "lighter version".

Teaching Cleaning
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Have children been taught HOW to work around the home.

Money For Life
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
"Money For Life" is a by-monthly newsletter.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
Managing Tough Times news releases by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist.

Reward or Punish?
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
We often hear of using rewards to get kids to stop doing something.

Fall Has Arivied! Use Your Crockpot or Slow Cooker Safely
(Posted on 9/30/2009)
Delightful smells coming from your slow cooker, more commonly known as a crock pot.

Inside Grundy County
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
Previous "Inside Grundy County" columns by Bill Arndorfer, former Grundy County Extension Education Director.

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Living With Your Teenager
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
Being parents of teenagers is not for the faint hearted. But knowing what to expect makes parenting easier. Donna Andrusyk, Iowa State University Extension Family Life Field Specialist, invites you to check out the newly revised publication series - Living With Your Teenager. It focuses on understanding emotional and physical changes, changes in thinking and the changing parent-child relationship.

Keep Your Marriage Strong In Stressful Times
(Posted on 5/8/2009)
When money gets tight, a couple's relationship can be stretched-and stressed-as well.

In Times of Economic Stress
(Posted on 4/30/2009)
In Times of Economic Stress newsreleases by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist.

Extension to Families At Work...At Home
(Posted on 4/17/2009)
Families Newsletter.....Click below to view newsletter.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 2/12/2009)
Click on the links below to view new fact sheets in the Managing Tough Times series.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 1/26/2009)
Tips from ISU Extension and extension.org. Check out these web sites.

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Food Savings Website
(Posted on 1/15/2009)
Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

Attitude Is Key To Enjoying Life
(Posted on 2/1/2008)
No one know the reason that some families struggle while others seem to thrive.

Plan For Happy Traveling With Children
(Posted on 10/16/2007)
Some people say children and car trips do not mix. However, for most families, car travel is part of life.

ISU Extension to Families Website
(Posted on 9/6/2007)
Need answers, check out the ISU Extension to Families Website

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ISU Answer Line
(Posted on 8/23/2006)
The answer line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

Barn Quilts of Grundy County

Barn Quilts of Grundy County
(Posted on 6/14/2005)
Quilt Blocks painted on barns in rural Grundy County.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Economic worries combined with ever-changing parent-teen relationships can lead to stressed-out families. ISU Extension has several publications available online to help families with teens deal with stress and change and learn to live together.

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Staff

Donna Andrusyk-Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: (319)882-4275
Fax: (319)882-4292
Email: andrusyk@iastate.edu

Brenda Schmitt-Families Resource Management Program Specialist
Phone: (641)-423-0844
Fax:
Email: schmitt@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension