Family Living

University of Wisconsin-Extension help families thrive in a rapidly changing world. Backed by University of Wisconsin research, Family Living educators work with families to help them solve problems and improve the quality of family life. This education meets family needs throughout the life span – from improving prenatal nutrition and parenting skills to planning an estate and caring for an aging parent.

What are the goals of UW-Extension programs for families? Family Living programs are carefully designed to achieve specific outcomes for families.

• Increase the self-sufficiency of low income families. One way this is done is through the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP).
• Maximize resources for life-long well-being.
• Improve health.
• Build community partnerships and policies that strengthen families and youth.

Family Living Related Links

• Family Living Links of Interest
• Child care directory January 2012
• Article of Canning with Splenda
• Financial Management Fact Sheets
  • 4 Steps to Being Debt Free
  • How Can I Get My Credit Card Spending Under Control
  • How Much Debt is Too Much
  • Capture the Power of a Spending Plan
  • You Can Repair Your Credit
  • Predatory Lending Practices – Homeowners Beware
  • Predatory Lending Practices – Consumers Beware
  • Getting Help Out of Debt – How to Choose a Credit/Debit Counselor
  • Money and Marriage: “He Bought . . .They Fought” / Preventing Money Conflicts
  • Get the Most Out of Your Tax Return – Use Your Tax Return Dollars to Build Wealth
  • Now That I Am Fifty What Do I Do About Retirement?
  • Budgeting for Baby

• Resources for flooded homes and gardens

  Recent rains may have flooded your home and garden.  Precautions need to be taken when handling canned goods, food from gardens, electrical appliances, hard surfaces and fiber surfaces such as books, furniture and carpeting.

  • Floods – Drying out
  • What Do I need to do to keep food safe
  • Salvaging after a flood
  • Safely Using Produce from Flooded Gardens

Secrets of Parenting Podcasts

Need some help with a tough parenting situation?  It can be as close as your IPod. “Secrets of Parenting Podcasts” is produced by North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Dr. Karen DeBord, Child Development Specialist.  Just some of the topics you’ll find include: “Sibling Rivalry “, “Guidance with Television and Videos”, “Guiding your Teenager” and“Children and Whining in Public Places. To access go tohttp://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/Podcasts/Podcasts.html.  Don’t have an IPod?

Fact Sheets are also available.

For more information on parenting contact the Price County UW-Extension Office at 339-2555

Parent’s Play Group

The Price County UW-Extension Office, along with the Price County Birth to Three program is sponsoring a Parent’s Play Group. There are two different sessions to choose from.

Parent’s Play Group: The theme for February is: “Learning Numbers”. It will be on

• Wednesday, February 1 -Park Falls Public Library, Park Falls 10:15 a.m.
• Tuesday, February 14 - Normal Building, Phillips , 10:15 a.m.

This group is for parents and kids of all ages.  Activities are free (donations accepted). Parents can bring a healthful snack to pass if desired. No nuts please.

For more information call at Barbara Haynes at 339-2555 or Patti Teeters, Birth to Three Coordinator at 339-3054.

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Family Living in Price County, please contact:

Barbara Haynes
Price County – UW Extension
Room 240, Normal Bldg
104 S Eyder Avenue
Phillips, WI 54555-1394
Phone: 715-339-2555
Fax: 715-339-3824
Email: barbara.haynes@ces.uwex.edu