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Introducing Caregiving Relationships: Conversations on Aging
(Posted on 9/28/2011)
Does your mom or dad take care of a loved one (perhaps one cares for the other)? Do you know what your parents are going through? Your parent is in a nnew role of caregiver when helping a spouse with things he/she cannot do because of a medical condition's disabling effects. How do you better support your parent during this time?
Text 4 Baby
(Posted on 9/13/2011)
Text4baby is a free service that can help you give your baby the best possible start in life. Women who sign up will receive three, free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or the baby's date of birth.

How to Deal With Credit Card Offers
(Posted on 9/12/2011)
Have you received a solicitation by mail or telephone offering you a new credit card? Should you sign up -- or tear it up? If you’re interested, how do you “shop” for credit cards?

Go Green with Your Finances
(Posted on 9/7/2011)
The phrase "going green" is used frquently these days as individuals and organizations reduce their use of paper, plastic, energy consumption, etc. Below are some "green tips" from Rutgers Cooperstive Extension to save you money as well as positively impact the environment.
Answers for Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 9/5/2011)
Economic tough times force hard choices. But you can find answers here from reliable resources and experts backed by research - even when your situation keeps changing.

Just in Time Parenting
(Posted on 9/2/2011)
eXtension Just in Time Parenting? http://www.extension.org/parenting
A national extension web site that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.
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Lisa Yoder - Nutrition Educator
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: lmyoder@iastate.edu
Melissa Stahl - Nutrition Educator
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mstahl@iastate.edu
Jan Temple - Food and Nutrition Coordinator
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mjtemple@iastate.edu
Chanel Meredith - Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: chanel@iastate.edu
Scott Hansen - Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: smhansen@iastate.edu
Phyllis Zalenski - Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax:
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu
Kristi Cooper - Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 319-377-9839
Fax:
Email: kcoop@iastate.edu
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