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  Adapted from articles written by Lynda Johnson & Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialists, University of Missouri Extension   Following more than 10 years of...

  In recent years even more evidence supports the fact that starting your day with breakfast benefits people of all ages, especially children. Kids who...

  Mary Gosche, Human Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension Becoming a grandparent for the first time is a wonderful experience. Having raised children, many grandparents...

  It’s important for families to have meals together. Both young children and teens benefit from shared meals. It doesn’t have to be a grand...

Sunflowers are usually ready to be harvested beginning in mid-September and into October. Seed heads can ripen on the plant, but they will need...

  Adapted from MU Office for Financial Success Finance Tip of the Week blog post by Lucy Schrader, former HES Associate State Specialist and...

  Amy Bartels, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Laclede County, University of Missouri Extension As we age, we naturally lose a certain amount of strength in...

  Nina Chen, Ph.D., CFLE, Human Development Specialist, Jackson County, University of Missouri Extension All children are unique and have different needs. Sometimes these needs can...