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Upcoming Trainings for Childcare Providers
(Posted on 12/28/2011)
ISU Extension and Outreach Nutrition and Health Program Specialists will conduct local trainings throughout 2012 that will count for Child Development credits.

WOW Newsletter
(Posted on 12/7/2010)
Check out the monthly WOW Newsletter!

eXtension Just in Time Parenting?
(Posted on 2/19/2010)
Reaching parents at the “teachable moment” –when it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in the lives of their children

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Monthly Newsletters
(Posted on 3/11/2009)
Read the current articles on up-to-date crops information, other agricultural information, horticultural information, and family related matters as written by several ISU Extension Field Specialists serving Sac County.

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Dealing with Tough Times
(Posted on 12/19/2008)
Many American families are experiencing stress because of the current economic situation. It is hard to imagine a time when uncertainty has been greater and the need for sound advice more important.

Horizons

Partners for Progress
(Posted on 3/12/2008)
Sac City Actively Involved in Horizons Program

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Sac County Barn Quilts
(Posted on 2/25/2008)
Sac County Covered with Barn Quilts

News from Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.

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Lori Hayungs - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 712-737-4230
Fax: 712-737-3590
Email: lhayungs@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas - External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

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