Lessons to Download

There are more and more charities popping up each year. Each seems to have a good cause, but how do you know that your money goes where it's supposed to? This package lesson will help you understand how charities work and how to know who to trust.

We live in a vulnerable world where it is likely that we-or someone we know-will be affected by a disaster, public health event, crime or terrorism. Emergencies often come when we least expect it, yet many of us do not think to prepare our financial interests in advance. This lesson will give you ideas and works on how to prepare your financial documents in case such an event as those listed would happen to you or a loved one.

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime. The Federal Trade Commission survey showed 27.3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last five years. This lesson will discuss what is identity theft, how does it happen, and what you can do to protect yourself.

MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, blogging, instant messaging, text messaging, iPod&&What are the kids talking about???? It seems it is almost impossible to stay informed of today's gadgets and gizmos. This program will give you a brief overview of some of the ways you can connect with the world, using modern technology.

Have you ever roamed the produce department at the local grocery and wondered about some of those "odd" looking fruits and vegetables? With the influx of immigrants, grocery stores offer a wider range of fruits and vegetables from around the world. Take your family on a trip around the world without leaving home. Specialty produce enhances meals and snacks, reflecting the melting pot of diverse taste and culture called America. Try something new tonight!

Grains 2.0 will have participates shouting out GRAIN! Participants will explore the world of grains in a BINGO formatted game. Types, facts, uses, benefits and much more are covered in this interactive lesson. If you are looking for a different format to traditional lessons, be sure to check out Grains 2.0.

Adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and getting 30 minutes of physical activity each day can help you reduce your risk of many chronic diseases. This lesson includes a heart healthy foods shopping list, recipes featuring orange and dark green fruits and vegetables and web resources for a healthier you.

Tortillas are not just for burritos and quesadillas - there a many ways that this round piece of flat bread can work for you. We all know the traditional uses: tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, and even quartered and fried to make chips. The uses for tortillas are endless, creating variety and taste for consumers. Learn about the history of tortillas, buying and storing tips, preparation, nutritional highlights and easy tortilla uses and recipes. Tortillas are becoming more diversified, with innovative new sizes, packages and flavors. Your next meal you can Wrap It Up!

This handy how to will spark ideas on how to work your work out, "In".

Topics covered will be:
What walking can do for your health.
How to successfully start your own walking club.
Hints and tips on how to work walking into your busy day.
Tool kit included to help you stay motivated and share your success with others.

The mind makes food related decisions and many of them without pause for actual thought. Explore together the idea that we don't have to change what we eat as much as how and that by making more mindful food-related decisions, we can start to eat and live better.

This lesson discusses what mold is and how to control it in your home. Learn about mold and how to control it inside your home.

What causes mold to become a problem?
How to know if there is a problem?
What to do in case of being in a flooded situation?
How do you safely clean up moldy materials?

Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to injuries and can even increase the risk of early death for older adults. Fortunately, a fall is a health problem that is largely preventable. Learn the steps YOU can take to protect your independence and reduce your chances of falling.

Do you get enough sleep every night? With life moving so quickly these days, it is sometimes difficult to unwind and get a good nights sleep. Find out about common sleep disorders and other issues that can keep you from getting the sleep that you need. You will also gain knowledge about how to sleep soundly and prevent sleeplessness.

Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, over 100 tendons, 250,000 sweat glands and bears tons of weight in an average day of walking. Most people take 8,000-10,000 steps per day. 69% have never visited a podiatrist. One in four experience foot discomfort. Most believe foot pain is normal or do not realize treatment is easy. Take good care of your feet and SMILE!

Maybe world peace is a little out of your reach this year, but family peace isn't. Most people think they need to do big things, but it's the small things you do on a regular basis that counts most. Learn five simple but powerful things you can do to reduce stress and conflict, and bring generations in your family closer. This lesson includes a group exercise that will help you evaluate your family building bonds techniques and set goals for you to strive for.

Many of us have a family member or a friend with a special need. How can we be a support to that person, their family? This lesson looks at understanding various disabilities, unique ways to help the family and a simulation activity to put ourselves in their shoes.

Most of us have experienced tough times at one point of our lives or another. How we respond to the situation/circumstance greatly influences the outcome. Communication, developing a support system, and taking care of oneself are important influences as well. Learn some habits that can strengthen communication, reduce your stress level, and strengthen your family.

The empty nest stage is the time in parents' lives after the last child has left the home. But, parenting does not end with the launching of children. Parenthood enters another state that requires the relationship to change. This lesson will discuss the common struggles that each individual or couple will face. The lesson will lead participants to consider the potential risks and potential opportunities for growth in this empty nest stage of life.

An IEHA Education Focus Group publication new for 2010-11, Affordable Fun With the Family's purpose is to promote togetherness for families of all economic levels. Resources are provided to help you plan activities that will include the entire family. Some suggestions may be ones that you have used and would like to try again, and hopefully some are new ideas that will encourage you to plan new activities.

Create healthy habits for you and your family and "Leave Your Excuses at the Door". Download this booklet for suggestions and activities.

The simple life is best defined as a journey. It is a removal of the things that distract us; posessions and commitments that are no longer meaningful and household or other duties that are not necessary. The simple life is best approached slowly, starting with the little things.

Download this booklet for helpful hints and suggestions

You have an image. The organizations you belong to have images as well. You project that image verbally, nonverbally and in written communications. You cannot NOT communicate. Learn tips and techniques here.