Category Archive for 'Family & Consumer Education'

Internet Safety and your Tween or Teen

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Parenting | Comments Off

You can't see me...I can't see you. The hidden lives of teens and the Internet (for parents and teens). Come and play online with us! Learn about one of the simplest ... Read more..

Thriving With Your Spirited Child

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Parenting | Comments Off

Is your child MORE intense, emotional, persistent, moody, loud, active, frustrated, and a perfectionist? If so, you may have a SPIRITED CHILD. Join us to learn strategies to ... Read more..

For Those Not Eligible

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in EmPower NY | Comments Off

For those not eligible for Power Partner and EmPower... Get Energy Smart Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have formed a partnership to ... Read more..

Get EmPowered!

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in EmPower NY | Comments Off

Get EmPowered! CCE is offering 3 workshops to help you save energy, time and money. Save Energy, Save Dollars! We will include ways to reduce your energy bills, where you can conserve energy ... Read more..

Managing My Money

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Financial Education | Comments Off

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Managing My Money Mentoring Program is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL financial management education program. We help you take control of your finances by helping you to: 1. Develop ... Read more..

Financial Education

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Financial Education | Comments Off

Many American consumers are in shaky financial positions. It is estimated that 70% of Americans sometimes live paycheck to paycheck, and consumer borrowing has reached all time highs while personal ... Read more..

Parents Apart

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Parenting | Comments Off

The two 3-hour sessions offer parents information on: * The emotional experience of separation and divorce for parents and children * What parents can do to help their children adjust * How to ... Read more..

Parenting Wisely

Friday, June 27th, 2008 Posted in Parenting | Comments Off

Classes available throughout the year. Check our calendar for dates and times. Young Child (2-9) - You know that the early years are the best years for establishing positive, consistent, ... Read more..

Important Tips to Remember

Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Food Preservation | Comments Off

ALL vegetables, except tomatoes, should be canned in a pressure canner. Check your canner yearly to make sure the gasket makes a good seal, if your model has one. Tomatoes, because ... Read more..

Food Thermometers

Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Food Safety | Comments Off

How can I tell when the meat is done? Years ago we used to advise consumers to cook until the juices run clear and until thoroughly brown in the center...Today, color ... Read more..