children

Female tutor teaching the alphabet a preschool girl. (Adobe Stock │ #415055225 - AntonioDiaz)
Home and Family, Youth, Youth Programs

Transitions are important to children’s learning routines

Children thrive on repetition. Adults can use transitions between activities to help children feel more secure, says K-State extension agent Tristen Cope. Read More

A male buyer examines a drink can from a store fridge. (iStock │ #2160701515 - Stockah)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Rethinking your energy boost

Cute little boy is playing with toy wooden train. (Adobe Stock │ #302543883 - Aleksandr)
Health & Wellness, Holidays, Home and Family, Youth

Buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday season



Forgive me: I may lack Christmas spirit this year 

Mother and daughter hanging ornaments (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

5 ways to make the holidays simply wonderful

Farm transition planning: How to get it right 

Rural America is a great place to live

Cute Girl Refuses to Eat Broccoli. Picky Eater. (iStock │ #2149035774 - Ika Rahma)

Patience is the key as children develop healthy eating habits

Dave Bergmeier

4-H remains a benchmark of excellence

Happy parents and two kids having fun together. (Adobe Stock │ #245635985 - Yakobchuk Olena)

The Science of Parenting launches new online courses

  • By Constance Beecher and Kiley Biedenfeld │ ISU Extension and Outreach
Happy mother and daughter reading a book. (Adobe Stock │ #454726100 - Syda Productions)

Help children avoid learning loss this summer

  • By Barbara Dunn Swanson │ Iowa State University Extension