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Extension’s Energy Tip for you
If your home has single-pane windows, consider replacing them with new energy efficient double-pane windows with high-performance glass (e.g., low-e). This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.
Each participant is asked to read, watch videos, and do activities each month. Then people gather online each of six months for a 90-minute session. Participants then share what they have learned and accomplished around home, neighborhood and community.
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Just in Time Parenting Information--Age-specific parenting information compiled by the National Network of Extension Specialistsin Child Development and Family Life
- Food for Fitness and Fun--Easy to prepare recipes, fun activities, snack ideas, and healthy tips from Iowa State University Extension ot help you and your family stay fit!
- Iowa State University Extension Food and Nutrition: Choices for Health--Nurtrition information designed to help individuals, families, and communities engage in healthy lifestyles through informed food and activity choices
- Iowa State University Food Safety Project--Resources and educational materials to minimize the risk of foodborne illness
- Iowa State University Financial Counseling Clinic
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Family Focus Newsletter--
Bi-monthly newsetter written for you by Families Field Specialists serving Mills County. (Currently only available through U.S. Mail.)
Statewide Resources
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Help children succeed at school by creating a home environment that promotes learning. Find out how developing routines, setting limits, and providing good nutrition can help.
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A 24-hour resource for legal, finance, crisis and disaster and personal health issues, Iowa Concern provides access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral services.
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A national resource 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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A series of classes designed to empower family caregivers of older adults to take better care of themselves. Learn more about the six-week series and find a class near you.
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Extension to Families is all over the social media networks. Stay in touch with us through our blogs, Facebook, and Twitter!
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Find reliable, high quality, research-based information for professionals and parents in CYFERNet’s clearinghouse of the best children, youth and family resources of all the public land-grant universities in the country.
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Are you an early childhood professional that provides care and education in your home, a center or a school? Check out our programs, resources, and trainings available to help you be the best early childhood professional you can be.
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Learn about connecting family and the environment, get ideas on “living lighter”, and share your experiences and thoughts on how to positively impact economic and environmental health through sustainable living.
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A source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed.
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Parenting can be fun, enjoyable and stressful! Check out our blog and podcasts for the latest research based information and resources to help parents in their important role of raising children.
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Articles from Ag & Biosystems Engineering for housing issues.
