Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well—that’s the theme of a national Living Well campaign being promoted by the Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, both at the national level and here in Illinois. The goal of the Living Well Campaign is to provide people with the education and information they need in order to “live well.”
“The Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (IEAFCS) works through University of Illinois Extension to offer all kinds of information that will help families achieve a positive, healthy lifestyle,” says Joy Richey, U of I Extension unit leader and past president of IEAFCS. “Whether you are trying to manage your diabetes through meal planning and exercise, make decisions about health care and insurance, or get tips on effective parenting techniques, Extension probably has the answer.
March 12-18 is Living Well Week, and it’s a good time to get better acquainted with Extension programs. Check out the programs below or visit U of I Extension online to learn more: www.extension.uiuc.edu.
There is Help Out There for Parents
Parenting is not an easy job, but University of Illinois Extension has resources that can help. Visit the Parenting 24/7 web site at http://www.parenting247.org/. You’ll find helpful tips and advice from other parents.
Most Problems Have a Solution
University of Illinois Extension’s Solutions web site can help you with food and nutrition, consumer, and household questions. Log on to http://www.solutions.uiuc.edu and look for the answer you need.
Plan Well, Retire Well
To help you live well in retirement, University of Illinois Extension provides the Plan Well, Retire Well web site. Check it out at http://www.RetireWell.uiuc.edu. The site includes lots of information for pre-retirees that will provide insight into making your money work for you.
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Source: Joy Richey, Extension Unit Leader, Franklin County, 618-439-3178
Editor: Annette Campbell, Extension Educator, Communications & Marketing
