http://www.extension.iastate.edu/isu-extension-news/home-family.atom 2013-05-22T16:46:05Z Iowa State University Extension extensiononline@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/parents-can-help-preteens-abduction-concerns 2013-05-21T09:46:53Z

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 “teachable moment” as parents talk to their children is important, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist says.

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2013-05-21T09:08:46Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/webinar-provide-positive-sports-experiences-kids 2013-05-06T14:34:56Z

Whether children’s experience of sports is good or bad depends in part on their parents’ involvement and attitude. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring an interactive webinar to help parents do their part to make sure their children’s experience with sports will be positive.

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2013-05-06T14:01:44Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/unleash-power-age-mid-life-and-beyond 2013-05-06T13:49:12Z

May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of Age,” emphasizes the important role of older adults. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is unleashing the power of age with Mid Life & Beyond: The Whole Picture.

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2013-05-06T13:30:01Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/science-parenting-all-about-mothers 2013-05-03T14:59:40Z

Mom, mommy, mother, mum — a mother by any other name is still a mother. During May, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs talk about what mothers mean to their children in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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2013-05-03T14:06:27Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowans-can-sign-remaining-eco-family-conference-sessions 2013-04-30T15:01:07Z

There is still time to register for the remaining Eco Family Virtual Conference sessions.

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2013-04-30T14:19:46Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/help-children-cope-frightening-events-and-disasters 2013-04-23T11:58:32Z

Coping with a frightening event in the news or a natural disaster can be difficult for children and their families, says Lesia Oesterreich, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She offers tips parents can use to help their children cope.

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2013-04-23T10:21:12Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/isu-extension-and-outreach-has-emergency-water-storage-and-flood-recovery-information 2013-04-18T16:40:30Z

Iowans preparing for and recovering from both natural disasters -- drought and flooding -- have easy access to information from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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2013-04-18T15:21:13Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowa-youth-participate-2013-global-youth-service-day 2013-04-04T13:58:25Z

Planting flowers at a local park, preparing a community meal, sharing stories with older adults or performing random acts of kindness: These are a few examples of service projects that Iowa youth will engage in during Global Youth Service Day, April 26-28.

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2013-04-04T11:40:21Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/science-parenting-children-and-pets 2013-04-04T11:35:55Z

When the kids start clamoring for a kitten or a dog or a hamster, how should parents respond? During April, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs talk about when and whether children should have pets in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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2013-04-04T09:37:36Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/science-parenting-children-and-play 2013-03-07T11:15:48Z

Parents often greet a new baby with stuffed animals, dolls and other toys, all given in anticipation of the play that is to come. During March, learn about the power of play for children of all ages in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State UniversityExtension and Outreach.

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