http://www.extension.iastate.edu/isu-extension-news/home-family.atom 2013-06-18T23:22:20Z Iowa State University Extension extensiononline@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/heronemus-receives-harkin-prosper-award 2013-06-05T10:56:29Z

Cheryl Heronemus, a regional director with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has received the fourth annual Harkin PROSPER award. She serves Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O’Brien and Clay counties.

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2013-06-05T08:57:24Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/sellers-named-new-chs-associate-dean-and-director-human-sciences-extension-and-outreach 2013-06-07T10:17:27Z

Deb Sellers, an associate professor and extension specialist at Kansas State University, will be the new associate dean in the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and director of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach. She starts July 22.

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2013-06-03T12:57:33Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/science-parenting-all-about-fathers 2013-06-03T12:29:29Z

Fathers are different from mothers, but offer love, guidance and support in their own unique way. During June, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs talk about the role of fathers in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
 

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2013-06-03T12:20:21Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/remember-safe-farming-practices-spring-planting 2013-05-23T13:21:06Z

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has a series of publications, titled “Safe Farm,” that contain valuable information on safe farming techniques and tips. 

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2013-05-23T11:42:05Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/baby-cut-carrots-healthy-or-harmful 2013-05-23T12:16:47Z

Many people choose baby carrots as their snack. They are healthy, full of vitamins and are easy to eat and feed to children. But are they safe? Jody Gatewood, a nutrition specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, dispels the myths and explains the facts.

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2013-05-23T11:14:43Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/parents-can-help-preteens-abduction-concerns 2013-05-21T09:46:53Z

Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction that happens close to home. Finding the balance between emotions and the “teachable moment” as parents talk to their children is important, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist says.

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2013-05-21T09:08:46Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/webinar-provide-positive-sports-experiences-kids 2013-05-06T14:34:56Z

Whether children’s experience of sports is good or bad depends in part on their parents’ involvement and attitude. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring an interactive webinar to help parents do their part to make sure their children’s experience with sports will be positive.

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2013-05-06T14:01:44Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/unleash-power-age-mid-life-and-beyond 2013-05-06T13:49:12Z

May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of Age,” emphasizes the important role of older adults. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is unleashing the power of age with Mid Life & Beyond: The Whole Picture.

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2013-05-06T13:30:01Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/science-parenting-all-about-mothers 2013-05-03T14:59:40Z

Mom, mommy, mother, mum — a mother by any other name is still a mother. During May, family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs talk about what mothers mean to their children in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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2013-05-03T14:06:27Z http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/iowans-can-sign-remaining-eco-family-conference-sessions 2013-04-30T15:01:07Z

There is still time to register for the remaining Eco Family Virtual Conference sessions.

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