Reading together benefits the family in many ways. It strengthens family relationships, allows for quality family time, helps to increase your child's attention span, and builds a strong vocabulary for your young one.
Questions? Contact Giesela Grumbach, Extension Educator, Family Life at
grumbach@uiuc.edu
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How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk or Jerkette
"How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk or Jerkette" is a five-part relationship education series designed for adults seeking or in between romantic relationships.
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Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
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For more information about these programs, please contact:
Betty Lou Barsley-Marra
Extension Educator, Family Life
Matteson Extension Center
5527 Miller Circle Drive
Suite C
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-720-7520
FAX: 708-720-7529 barsmarr@uiuc.edu
Giesela Grumbach
Extension Educator, Family Life
Matteson Extension Center
5527 Miller Circle Drive
Suite C
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-720-7520
FAX: 708-720-7529 grumbach@uiuc.edu
Molly Hofer
Extension Educator, Family Life
Matteson Extension Center
5527 Miller Circle Drive
Suite C
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-720-7520
FAX: 708-720-7529 hoferm@uiuc.edu