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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
"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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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

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