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"Your Money, Your Future workshop begins March 26th!!!

March 5, 2013

Your Money, Your Future workshop begins March 26

Life is not about money, but strong financial skills do make life go more smoothly. An upcoming workshop series from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach focuses on the core money management skills that are the foundation for reaching financial goals.

Smart investing@your library®

January 9, 2013

Interested in learning to make wise investing decisions?

Consider signing up for one of three investment education courses focused on your stage in life...

Science of Parenting: Ideas, Resources and Strategies for Effective Parenting

December 6, 2012

Research shows that children who get everything they want grow up to be greedy, materialistic, self-centered adults. However, parents can raise their children to focus on other things. Join us in December and view a podcast!

Share Nutrition Tips and Love for Learning with Grandkids

September 12, 2012

Giving to grandchildren doesn’t have to involve money or gift-wrapped packages. As the grandkids head back to school, consider sharing nutrition tips or a love for lifelong learning, said Malisa Rader, a family life program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. These types of gifts, along with taking an interest in children’s school activities, can contribute to their success in school.

Bike Safety! Need to know safety rules for children riding bikes....

June 8, 2012

When the great outdoors beckons on warm summer days, kids are apt to pull on a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops and jump on their bikes. But before the kids head out the door, parents should review the safety rules, says Malisa Rader, a family life program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

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AnswerLine

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
Dare to Excel

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.
Iowa Concern

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.
Just In Time Parenting

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.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers

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.
Connect with Families!

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CYFERNET

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.
Early Childhood Professional Resources

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.
Eco-family

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.
National Network for Childcare (NNCC)

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

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.
Human Housing

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