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Farm Couple Getaway Returns to Decorah

December 5, 2023, 1:42 pm | Jennifer Bentley, Larry Tranel

The Farm Couple Getaway offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is aimed at farmers wanting to take advantage of activities to improve farm family communication, work on farm or family goal setting, farm transitions and more.

Understand, Manage Children’s Temperament for a Harmonious Holiday Season

December 1, 2023, 8:48 am | Hailey Burgher

Temperament refers to the characteristics and traits that children are born with, which influence their emotional and behavioral responses to situations. Understanding temperament can be a valuable tool for parents during the holiday season, says Hailey Burgher, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Extension Project in Crawford and Marshall Counties Fosters Career and College Readiness in Latino Youth

September 7, 2023, 1:37 pm | Kimberly Greder, Cayla Taylor

Local schools and organizations in Crawford and Marshall counties are partnering with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to engage Latino families who have youth in middle school. The families will participate in two extension educational programs that foster career and college readiness.

Prevent Suicide: Spread Awareness, Break the Stigma, Save a Life

August 31, 2023, 10:48 am | Dawn Dunnegan

Every year in September, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. This is also an opportunity to reduce the stigma that often surrounds the topic of suicide and mental health conditions, said Dawn Dunnegan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Initiate Literacy with Your Child

August 1, 2023, 10:58 am | Karie Foster

To support children’s first steps toward reading, help them learn to recognize sounds of letters and what those letters look like, said Karie Foster, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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