June 27, 2001 Extension Programs Ease Divorce Stress for Parents, Children LINCOLN, Neb. — Two University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension programs for divorcing parents and their children are helping families ease the transition and stress experienced in difficult family breakups, program coordinators say. MoreApril 17, 2001 NU Conference Offers Suggestions on Strengthening Family LINCOLN, Neb. — Whether the attitude is generated by experts or personal experiences, some people think family relationships are weakening. MoreNovember 9, 2000 What is a Strong Family, Anyway? One question that has fascinated researchers in the field of family studies for many years is, "What constitutes a strong family?" In essence, what are the qualities that make for success in families? A new series of NebFacts, "Creating a Strong Family," provides insight into this question backed more than 20 years of research. MoreNovember 1, 2000 Nebraska Premiere of "Farm Alarm: Coping with Stress" Slated Nov. 27 in York LINCOLN, Neb. — A tale of two dairy farm families coping with contemporary farm life's challenges will be staged Nov. 27 in York. MoreOctober 5, 2000 Nebraska Farm Family Sees Benefits in Federal Food Assistance LINCOLN, Neb. — Kathy never thought she'd need government assistance to feed her farm family. Even before this year's weather and economic problems, her family of five was struggling to pay bills. MoreOctober 5, 2000 Tough Year May Leave Some Farm Families Short of Food, Money With sidebar LINCOLN, Neb. - One American farmer or rancher produces enough food for 129 people, but this year's drought-reduced crop yields and continued low commodity prices may leave some Nebraska producers unable to adequately feed their families, a University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educator said. More October 2, 2000 "Eat With Your Family" Kicks Off NU for Families Nov. 1 LINCOLN, Neb. — From Omaha to Ogallala, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educators are urging Nebraska families to break bread together Nov. 1. MoreAugust 31, 2000 NU Family Specialists Identify Rural Kids' Stress Symptoms LINCOLN, Neb. — A rural Nebraska teen-ager sleeps in a barn to escape his parents' arguments over farm finances. A shy farm boy becomes a chatterbox at school and church because nobody's talking at home. MoreAugust 31, 2000 Drought, Low Prices Stressing Rural Nebraskans, NU Experts Say LINCOLN, Neb. — A southwest Nebraska farmer may be calling it quits in farming after struggling with the realities of farm life in 2000. MoreJune 8, 2000 Talking Imperative For Grieving Farmers, Others LINCOLN, Neb. — Farmers who are losing their livelihoods to the drought shouldn't be surprised to feel depressed or angry, and neither should people around them. After all, these farmers are suffering a very real loss and they are grieving. More |
