As a parent of two kids ages six and nine, I sometimes have to remind myself to stop doing everything for them. Rather it is my job to teach them the...
I have wonderful memories of family vacations from when I was a child, but it wasn’t until I was a parent that I realized how expensive those special...
Illinois Extension FCS professionals help area residents to live well
Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions or areas of wellness—that is mental...
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Strong Couples program helps families build relationships that last
PEORIA, Ill - Sustaining a healthy and supportive relationship can be difficult for many couples. The Strong Couples Project started in Illinois in 2020 as an effort to assist couples by providing them with knowledge and skills related to...
Autism acceptance: A quest for answers, support
URBANA, Ill. – Katie Stafford and her husband struggled to understand their young daughter’s unfamiliar behavior, which seemed so unlike the usual tantrums and behavioral quirks of childhood.
Julia barely slept. She refused to eat most foods. She was hyper-focused on specific topics. She...
4-H Bridge Bust returns, promoting STEM and life skills
After a three-year break, Bridge Bust returned in February to mark its ninth regional event; once again providing tri-county community members a way to put their ideas and skills to the test.
“We were excited to bring it back after a pause due to the pandemic, and once again provide area...
Illinois Extension offers training on how to use activity-based teaching tool
URBANA, Ill. — University of lllinois Extension is offering a one-hour online training, "Moments Matter: Terrific Teachable Moments for Early Childhood Professionals," to introduce the TTM app and explain its operation, importance, and usefulness. It...
Illinois Strong Couples program earns Extension Excellence Award
URBANA, Ill. – Unmitigated, chronic relationship distress can significantly impair the health and well-being of individuals, their families, and the broader community. A University of Illinois Extension program was recently honored for its innovative approach to offer education and coaching for...
