Family Life

There is no one size fits all when it comes to families. 

You may find yourself parenting children, helping teens cope with changing emotions, caring for extended family or community members, or working to strengthen personal relationships. Let Illinois Extension experts help you to handle life's ups and downs. 

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Quarterly Companion
Get healthy aging tips on cognition support, nutritious food choices, money management, and more! Sign up to receive an e-mail each quarter.
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Terrific Teachable Moments
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a simple resource at your fingertips that let you encourage or discourage specific behaviors right when they occur? The Terrific Teachable Moments app is just that – a helpful teaching tool you can use at your fingertips.
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Illinois Strong Couples Project
Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. Whether you want to build greater intimacy and connection, communicate more effectively, or protect your marriage from divorce, our online program is here for you.

How we can help

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Aging
What you do today influences your future. Learn how to take care of yourself now to embrace aging and grow gracefully, successfully, and with increased longevity. Be physically and mentally ready to embrace aging with open arms.
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Caregiving
The roles and responsibilities you have as a caregiver can be overwhelming. Find help in communication, the emotions you feel, relationships, and how to take care of yourself.
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Parenting
Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. Whether you want to build greater intimacy and connection, communicate more effectively, or protect your marriage from divorce, our online program is here for you.
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Diabetes Life Lines
These resources provide information for youth and adults with diabetes. Looking for a new recipe? There is a link for that too!

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Tips for Families
The one page where you will find tips on finances, keeping your family safe and healthy, and how to keep your pantry full.
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Stain Solutions
This site will help you conquer nearly any stain, including the supplies you will need and the preferred method for safely remove the stain.
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Living Well
Explore ways to make life more enjoyable. Illinois Extension can help you focus on the things that matter most while you discard the things that are weighing you down.
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Feeding My Baby
How do you know what, when and how to feed your baby? When is the best time to start feeding your baby solid foods? How do you know when your baby is hungry or full? This Illinois Extension website provides expert information to put you at ease.

We're here to help

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Educator
Serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough and Warren Counties
Keywords
Family Life
Aging
Brain Health
Bullying
Caregiving
Dementia Alzheimer’s
Diabetes
Diversity Equity Inclusion Access
Early Childhood
Elder Care
Inclusion
Life Skills
Managing Stress
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Navigating Difference
Parenting
Real Colors
Real Colors
Relationships
Social-Emotional Health
Team Building
Teenagers
Time Management
Wellness
tessa@illinois.edu
(309) 837-3939