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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Economic worries combined with ever-changing parent-teen relationships can lead to stressed-out families. ISU Extension has several publications available online to help families with teens deal with stress and change and learn to live together.

Staff

Joyce Lash-Families Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 464-3333
Fax: (641) 464-3333
Email: lash@iastate.edu

Donna Donald-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 641-446-4723
Fax:
Email: ddonald@iastate.edu

Judy Hensley-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 464-3333
Fax: (641) 464-3333
Email: judyh@iastate.edu

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