The Family Matters newsletters from ISU Extension offer parenting tips, nutrition advice, and other ideas from ISU Extension Families Field Specialists. In this issue: The ABCs of Love, Online Home Buyer Education, High-Risk Loans: Tax Refund Anticipation in November, Talking Turkey, Easy Ways to Downsize Portions, Lighten Up Iowa, Iowa's Food Deserts
Current Issue: November/December 2007
Previous Issues
September/October 2007
- Reading Readiness Starts Early
- Make Coupons Work for You
- Protect Your Home
- Save on Legal Fees
- 100 Calorie Snacks
- Tailgating
- Healthy Brown Bag Lunches
- Breakfast Breaks the Fast
July/August 2007
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Cooking and playing with kids
- Avoiding money order scams
- Raising kids with love and limits
May/June 2007
- Are You Getting Ahead?
- Retirement Readiness
- Myths of Hand Washing
- Does USDA Organic Seal on Food Packages Mean More Nutritional Food?
- Energy Drinks: Gain or Lose?
- Geriatric Assessment Tool Valuable for Well-being of Elderly
- Negotiating the Step-parent Role
- Power Struggles Take Two
March/April 2007
- Live 100% Fad Free
- Measure Your Health Risk
- Fill Easter Baskets with Activity
- Using Your Credit Cards More?
- Cancelling Credit Cards?
- Credit Score Update
- Lifelong Patterns of Relating Influence Decision-Making
- Is it Grief, Physical Illness or Depression?
- Talk to Your Teen about Driving
January/February 2007
- Approaches to Raising Children
- Team Up to Lighten Up
- What are Trans Fats?
- Specifics about E.coli 0157:H7
- Hand Washing Makes a Difference
- New Year is Time to Start Something New - Financially
November/December 2006
- November-December Financial Traditions
- Making Food Ahead
- Steps to a Healthier You
- Slow Cooker Dressing
- Help Children Deal with Stress
- Say "Yes" to Family Mealtime
September/October 2006
- Eat to Compete
- An Apple a Day...
- Breakfast - Why and How
- Marriage Burn Out or Burn On?
- Start Positive Communication with Your Child's Teacher
- How Much Should You Save?
- PowerPay(R) Debt Analysis
July/August 2006
- Video Games: Parents Beware!
- Repair or Replace?
- Sales Tax Holiday
- Summertime C
- Rasberry Smoothie
- High Potassium Foods
- Outdoor Summer Grilling
May/June 2006
- Conquer Family Over-scheduling
- Teens Benefit from Parents' "follow through"
- Finding Extra Money
- Safe Food Preservation
- 100 Calorie packs
- Do Salads Help You Lose Weight?
March/April 2006
- March is National Nutrition Month
- Crackers
- Counting Calories?
- Wine is Good - Grape Juice even Better
- Consumer Lessons from Natural Disasters
- Child Act Fast...So do Poisons!
- Family First
- Create Peace: Stop Yelling
January/February 2006
- Join Lighten Up Iowa
- Finding Calories on Food Product Labels
- What Should I Order?
- Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
- Let the Kids Paint
- Caregivers Must Take Care of Themselves
November/December 2005
- MyPyramid for Kids
- Food Safety for Power Outages
- Gaining Muscle
- Tis the Season to Give
- What is Your Child Learning this Holiday?
- Holiday Tips for Caregivers
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
- Holiday Spending Motto
September/October 2005
- Television: Who has the "Controls"?
- Credit Card Minimum Payments: Good News and Bad News
- Guard Your Home Equity
- What's for Lunch?
- Personalized Food Pyramid
- Apples, Apples, Apples!
- ISU Extension Needs Your Help
July/August 2005
- Lower Cancer Risks
- Join in SHARE Iowa
- Take Your Burgers' Temperature
- Food Preservation/Canning Web sites
- Financial Tips for Travelers
- Watch Your Mail - New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Information Coming
- Reclaim Family Time
- Create Special Couple Time
- Help Older Iowans Age in Place
May/June 2005
- The New Food Guide Pyramid
- Dealing with Rising Gasoline Costs
- Kid's Summer Money School
- Avoid the Great Escape when Traveling with Children
- Helping Children Apologize in a Meaningful Way
- Summer Bubble Fun
March/April 2005
- Coaching Kids Towards Emotional Intelligence
- America Saves
- Plan for Family Summer Fun
- When Working Teens Save
- Iowa Concern Web site
- New Dietary Guidelines
- Serve Eggs Safely at Easter
January/February 2005
- Making Memories
- Dealing with Disappointment
- Strive for Five in 2005
- Stopping Germs at Home, Work and School
- Which Soaps to Use
- Antiviral Tissues
- Time for a New Furnace
- Earned Income Tax Credit
November/December 2004
- Surviving the Holiday Roller Coaster
- The Big Thaw
- How Many Apples
- Ten Ways to Survive Post Holiday Financial Stress
September/October 2004
- Kids and Allowances
- Easing Bedtime Battles
- Pack a Safe Wholesome Lunch
- How to Parent a College Student
- Caring for a Late Summers Bounty
- The Peel Deal
July/August 2004
- What's So Great About Family Dinner
- It's All in the Scrubbing
- Burger Facts
- Quick Fit
- Sun Screen - What to Buy
- Medicare Prescription Cards - Review of Key Points
- Pre-college Insurance Check-up
- Retirement Savings - Are You Over Confident
May/June 2004
- Child Care Lasts a Lifetime - Make Sure it is Quality Care
- Managing Feelings
- Make Quick Foods Healthy
- Time-saving Tips for Quick Meals
- Eat Your Colors Every Day
- Medicare Changes
March/April 2004
- Thinking of Buying a Home
- Protect Yourself in Rental Agreements
- Why all the Concern about Brain Development
- Plan Ahead for Successful Travel with Children
- Making the Most of Your Relationship
- March is National Nutrition Month
- Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day
- Web sites for Current Nutritional Information
January/February 2004
- Life Stories - Connect with Future Generations
- Quick Refund - A High Cost and High Risk Loan
- Web Search Results
- Points to Ponder before buying Supplements
- Keep Kids Active
November/December 2003
- Let's Talk Turkey
- Helpings & Servings - What is the Difference
- Comparison Shopping Pays Off
- Important Holiday Paperwork
- Family Traditions - Holiday Help or Hindrance
- Water Needs Vary with Size
September/October 2003
- Six Steps to Reducing Marketing Contacts
- September is National Food Safety Month
- Tips for the College Student
- Tips for Parenting in Step Families
- Temper Tantrums - What is a Parent to Do
- Key Skills Open the Door to Marital Success
July/August 2003
- Summer Stress: Diffuse Your Anger when the Kids Overload Your Circuit
- Involve Children In Community Service
- Probiotics - "Good" Bacteria
- Have the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raised Your Blood Pressure?
- Mosquito Repellents
- Vacation Time: Credit Card Blocking
- Financial Fraud: Test Your Knowledge
May/June 2003
- Prepare Now for Sudden Emergencies
- Make Menu Planning for Spring Events Easier
- Surgeon General Says Physical Inactivity is Hazardous to Your Health
- New Project Can Help You Save
- When Working Teens Save...
- Families: Plan for Summer Fun
- Iowa Concern Launches New Web Site
- Learn, Have Fun, and make Happy Memories During Family Vacations
- How to Pick Walking Shoes
- Help Keep Kids Safe on Home Playground Equipment
March/April 2003
- Helping Children Say "I'm Sorry"
- Activities for Infants
- Remodeling? Think Long-term!
- When Not to Use a Debit Card
- New Federal Health Privacy Regulation
- March is National Nutrition Month
- New Pyramid to debut in 2005
- Healthy Eating on the Run
January/February 2003
- What's Your Wealth?
- Keep Your Cool
- 2003 New Year's Resolution
- Holiday Bills?
- Save Today for Future Gift Giving
- Stretching a Dollar
- Family Mealtime
- Keep Children Buckled Up
- What's Taking the Place of Physical Activity?
- Family First in 2003
November/December 2002
- Holiday Credit
- Co-signing a Loan
- Learning to Read
- Establishing New Relationships: Step-Grandparents
- Fostering a Positive Body Image in Girls
- Lighten Up Iowa
- Useful Website: http://www.students.gov
- Turkey Basics: The Big Thaw
September/October 2002
- Sizing Up Group Participation
- Financial Security in Later Life
- Finding Dollars to Invest
- 2001 Credit Card Usage Analysis
- Healthy Teen Training in October
- A Serving of Food
- Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Walking
- East Smart When Eating Out
July/August 2002
- Water: The Forgotten Nutrient
- New Farm Bill
- Is Celery Nutritious Calorie Burner?
- Supplements to Burn Fat
- Organizing Documents: A Key to Family Communication
- Farmer's Markets - Everyone Wins!
- Consolidating Student Loans
- Summer Financial Skill-Building
- Financial Website for Kids: http://www.themint.org
- Avoid the "Great Escape" when Traveling with Children
- Play is a Child's Work
Deb; Meridith
1/22/2008