Tax Returns Can Put Money in Your Pocket!
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Filing a tax return is no fun, but the effort can be positive if taxpayers make sure they take advantage of refundable tax credits!

Early Learning Webinars Available
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Families Can Build Strengths, Cope with Stress during Tough Times
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
Stress can pull family members apart just when they need each other the most. Donna K. Donald, family life program specialists offers ideas to strengthen families during these tough times of layoffs, state budget cuts and the overall economic uncertainty.

Changes Mean Endings and New Beginnings
(Posted on 8/4/2009)
Major life change often triggers strong emotions and inner turmoil.. Donna Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist, says understanding the three phases of the transition process can help people deal with their reactions to a difficult change.

Keep Your Marriage Strong in Stressful Times
(Posted on 8/30/2007)
Iowa State University research on strong marriages suggests that men and women truly can vary in the ways they handle highly stressful times. “Don’t give up on your spouse because he or she acts differently than you. Instead, look at the many ways that differences can strengthen your relationship,” says Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist. “You can use the differences in your couple relationship to help you handle stressful times.”

Take Long-term View for Teaching Children to be Responsible
(Posted on 9/7/2005)
Parents want their children to learn to take care of their basic needs, to be responsible.

Child Care Plays Key Role in Iowa's Economy
(Posted on 7/29/2005)
Iowa's employers and workforce depend on the services that child care providers offer to families with young children.