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January 9, 2013

Recent statistics tell us the U.S. ranks 42ind in life expectancy and as a state, Iowa came in at 20th place in the 2012 America's Health Rankings this year. Live Healthy Iowa – 10 Week Wellness Challenge combined with Governor Bandstand’s, Iowa Healthiest State Initiative can turn those statistics around. Register today for Live Healthy Iowa!

April 16, 2012

Tame the Tiger Within!  Temper tantrums got you on the run from your little tiger?  Need a few tips to tame the temper?

December 12, 2011

It is that time of year, when you store last year’s records and then begin to wonder, how long do I have to keep old records, right? This guide will help households determine which records you should keep and which records you can get rid of. Source: C

April 30, 2010

Successful Farming magazine along with Meredith Company has released a fantastic cookbook in celebration of the 66th anniversary of the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

FAMILY LIFE

Do you have questions about parenting, aging, eco family, childcare and early childhood education?  Check out these helpful resources!

 

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  • Get answers to your home and family questions from the specialists at AnswerLine. Connect with them on the phone, email, Facebook or Twitter for information about cleaning, food preparation, preservation, and safety, home environment, equipment, nutrition, textiles, and laundry. - 1-800-262-3804 or - answer@iastate.edu

  • 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.
     

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Extension to Families is all over the social media networks. Stay in touch with us through our blogs, Facebook, and Twitter!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
     

  • A source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed.

  • 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.

  • Articles from Ag & Biosystems Engineering for housing issues.

  • Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.

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