Summer days are here! Follow these helpful tips from the Nebraska Regional Poison Center for a safe and fun 4th. Fireworks have toxic chemicals and can be dangerous if swallowed. Sparklers are … more

By Denise Ryan - Firestar   There is no better time to work on your mental health than during the supposedly lazy days of summer.   The weather is warm, the sun is shining, … more

Summer is here!   School is out, kids are running around everywhere, and the local DQ is packed!   What’s there to worry about?   Despite all the fun and games that summer … more

Studies conducted by the Search Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the past 25 years, of more than 6 million young people in the United States and around the world to understand: how young … more

  Sparks! Not the dangerous kind, but the kind that ignite the fire within our youth! Peter Benson defines sparks as “hidden flames in your kids that light their proverbial fire, get … more

Does your family enjoy the great outdoors? Summer is fast approaching   — a time when many Americans will be venturing outside for adventures.   Before heading out, think about … more

Farmers market season is fast approaching. Across Nebraska, farmers markets have become integral to the economies and social fabric of dozens of rural communities. To help create more successful … more

Being successful in college starts with preparation NOW!   It is never too early to begin talking about college with your children. Nebraska Extension has partnered with the University of … more

Have you noticed the change in weather lately?   It would seem that spring is finally making its way into the Midwest.   As the temperature rises, it’s time to get outside, begin … more

With the start of April, I’m hopeful that “real” spring will finally arrive and stay a while. I’m ready for my kids to spend more time outside and less time with … more