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Want to try a new recipe for Thanksgiving? Watch Extension's Produce Lady for roasted butternut squash w/ fruit: [more]
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Avoid foodborne illness this holiday season by following these Extension tips from #NCSU and Kansas State Univ: [more]

Home & Family

The foundation of our society is the family. Many of Extension's programs provide families with research-based answers to their day-to-day challenges. Extension is ready with answers on controlling household insects, protecting well-water, managing a family budget, helping families improve their eating habits, or dealing with the special concerns related to early childhood, parenting, or aging.

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GRG and A Review of Child Development
Posted November 17th, 2009 in Home & Family

Parenting has many responsibilities and can be a challenge for first time parents or for those who are parenting again. One way to feel more comfortable in this role is to do a quick review of the various stages of child development and learn ways to have your behavior fit the developmental needs of your grandchild. The more grandparents understand about child development, the various ages and stages, and the “work” children must ... MORE

National Family Caregivers Month, 2009
Posted November 17th, 2009 in Home & Family

Are you one of the growing numbers of individuals who is providing care for an older or disabled family member or friend? If so, you part of the rapidly rising group of over 50 million family caregivers who provide many hours of informal care. This care may be occasional help picking up groceries, the mail, bill paying, taking loved ones to medical appointments, or daily help with personal care. Family caregiving often begins ... MORE

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