Register to Vote

Register to Vote! UW-Extension Educators will assist with voter registration and absentee voting in English and Spanish. Bring proof of local residence and a photo ID. All are welcome to join in this educational, non-partisan, community participation activity. · Tuesday, October 11: 9:30am – 3:00pm · Monday, October 17: 2:00pm – 4:00pm   Fond du […]

What to do when you can’t pay your medical bill

About a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. adults say they or someone in their household has had problems paying medical bills in the past 12 months, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. That means one in four people struggle to pay for healthcare services. “Financial difficulties are a reality for many people, and unfortunately financial […]

4-H Summer Camp June 8-11th

Join in on the fun this summer at 4-H camp!  There will be tons of fun activities to participate in like, Swimming, canoeing, playing games, creating crafts, science experiments, campfires, making s’mores, participating in a talent show, tie dying, nature activities, dancing, and most important, making new friends and great memories. For more info, go here.

How Much Is TOO Much? Overindulging Your Teen

As the holidays are in full swing, parents may be scrambling for those last minute gift ideas. While giving your teen gifts during this time of year can be a way to connect and show you care – it is also important to ask, how much is enough? This week’s Parenthetical post comes from June, […]

Parents, teens often changing in opposite ways during adolescent years

Most people know the teen years are a turbulent time for adolescents, but many might be surprised to know that mid-life parents are also undergoing significant changes. Stephen Small, human development and family relations specialist with UW-Extension and professor in the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology, says that parents and their teenage children are often […]

Teens can have a fun summer and still remain safe

Summer can be a special time for teens filled with camp, vacations, heady romance, summer jobs, boredom and lots of free time. For parents, however, summer vacation presents unique concerns that differ from those of the routine school year – how to manage ALL that free time and feel confident your teen is safe, while trying to maintain your own regular work […]

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