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Consumer Connections Consumer Connections will keep you up to date about all manner of consumer issues -- food and nutrition, parenting, health, elder care, and making wise Consumer choices. For the latest information, read these articles written by Colorado State University Extension agents in the Denver Metro area.
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Consumer Columns A guide to walking gear Advocacy - Shaping Public Policy Air cleaning devices . . . What do I really need? An Ounce of Prevention Bargain Season Be cautious with on-line health information Beware of Vacation and Travel Deals Borrower's beware: protect your greatest asset Buying your first car - research, inspect, bargain Buying Your First Home Car financing - beware of hidden charges Clean It - Dry It - Disinfect It: Mold and Mildew Control Consumer credit reporting and scoring information available Create a will to make sure your wishes are honored Educational opportunities for adults and children abundant in Extension Eggs - They really are incredible! Enjoying Retirement: Who Copes Well? Fabric Care and Stain Removal Finding help with medical costs Food Safety for Summer Outings Friends in Deed; Helping Persons Cope with Change, Crisis, and Loss Handling Debt Problems Healthful Holidays Health insurance - Be a wise healthcare consumer Healthy Homes Holiday Meals on a Budget How Much Is Enough? Human & Wildlife Interfaces: Conflict or Harmony? Investing 101 Investing in Art and Antiques Marketing Holiday Crafts Money lessons for life Oh, My Aching Feet! Pay Day Loans Plan to save - strategies for building a reserve Prevent Spread of Disease by Frequent Hand Washing Protect Yourself From Predatory Lenders Put safety first in selecting toys Record Retention - why, what, where and how long? Reducing Energy Costs Replacement windows can add comfort, save energy Retiring the old personal computer Sale Items Aren't Always a Good Buy A Small Home Can Be a Livable Home Spring Cleaning Summertime Stains Teaching Kids about Money through Books The ABC's of your Easter ham The science and art of applying for college admission and scholarships Using and caring for your septic tank system Watch for home repair fraud and scams Workplace Interruptions Go to top of this page. Family Columns Adventures in Parenting - Parenting advice from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development After school activities can change a child's life Be alert to signs of depression and winter blues, especially among elderly Becoming a Family through Adoption - The Journey of a Lifetime Buffering stress through staying connected Building Self-esteem in Children Changing Homes to Accommodate Disability Child quality care: A parent's biggest challenge Child Safety -- Prevent Child Abuse Childhood Asthma Children and Chores Children's games opportunity to develop good sportsmanship Children's Spaces - designing Chill Out to Control Anger Co-parenting after divorce Coping with the "holiday hazards" of family traditions Couples and retirement - another stage in growth and change Crossing Paths - - Adolescence and Midlife Dangers in the home for children Deadly Look-Alikes Dealing with Change Developmental Stages of Children Diabetic eye disease - fear is justified Don't let stress take the happiness out of the holidays Drug free kids Early Brain Development Even in today's chaos, there's time for family Exercises for Active Seniors Families of choice Family Child Care at its Best Family emergency preparedness - be prepared! Family game night - fun, learning and laughter Family Mealtime: A Menu for Opportunities Fear of Spiders and Creepy Crawlies Flex Schedules Can Help Working Families Getting to Know Your Neighbor Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Halloween celebration tips for your children Helping children cope with disappointment Helping children handle the holidays after a divorce Helping Children with Homework Helping kids with homework How Much Is Enough? How to Keep Your Marriage Alive In the wake of crisis children need reassurance Just a teaspoon of medicine? Medication dosages for children Keep Your Family Calm During the Holidays Kindergarten transitions - helping your child achieve success in school Learning Through Play.a Child's Job Living With Cancer: The Patient and the Caregiver Make Ahead Meals Making screen time count to improve children's health Men face special health issues Old Age - New Definitions Parenting During and After Divorce Parents play big role in parent-teacher conferences Perception and Misperception in Teen-Parent Relationship Planning a fun family activity Poisons and children - act fast Promoting Resiliency in Children Questions and Considerations for Assisted Living Reading - the Big payoff Rearing Moral Children Regular Exercise Eases Holiday Stress RE-THINK Helps Families Understand, Deal With Anger Setting limits with children a parental duty Sibling Rivalry Sickle cell anemia - early diagnosis critical Slowing the Aging Process Sports Competition Good If Handled the Right Way Street smarts for seniors Talking with aging parents about finances Talking With Aging Parents About Money Teaching Baby to Eat Teaching Children About Money Teaching children to take care of themselves Teaching Kids about Money through Books The "Boy Code" - myths that create life challenges for boys The Health Hazards of Helping The Importance of Fathers The obnoxious sport parent The scheduled child-too many activities can affect family life Tips on Avoiding Elder Abuse, Neglect and Fraud Unplug the Holiday Machine Use discipline as opportunity to teach children Vacation alternatives close to home Vaccines are not just for kids Violent children - causes What are fathers for? What Do Our Children Eat? What does Grandparenting mean today? What to take in emergency evacuations Whatever happened to Norman Rockwell? When adult children move back home communication on finances is key When Counting to Ten Just Isn't Enough When little ones visit When Parents Disagree Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? Why Our Daughters Should Participate in Sports! Young Drivers: The High Risk Years Go to top of this page. Food and Nutrition Columns Adult chronic disease related to birth weight and prenatal care Anthocyanins Against Atherosclerosis Apples of Paradise Are Grandmother's Pickle Recipes Safe? Are small meals a big problem? Are we drinking too much soda pop? Barbecue Food Safety Beauty and the Beans Calcium: It's everywhere - But is it enough? Can a healthy lifestyle be a part of your workday? Celebrate St. Pat's Day with some Irish cooking Choose a Healthy Cereal Come on - Let's have a Picnic Consumer Savvy: Antibiotics in Beef Cooking for One -- For Young Adults on Their Own Cooking for One Desktop Dining Dining on the Wild Side-Cooking Game Do Insulin or Carbohydrates Make Us Fat? Do you know anyone who actually cooks anymore? Does breakfast matter? Don't Just Sit There - Exercise Options for Everyone Don't Let Colorado's Altitude Ruin Your Holiday Baking Eating Better for Better Aging Eating disorders create health issues Eating outside the box Eggs - They really are incredible! Exercising During Winter- the Key to Staying Fit Farmers' Markets and Food Safety Fish is health food Food Preservation for Special Diets Food Safety and Storage for Emergency Preparedness Food Safety During Your Pregnancy Food Safety for Summer Outings Food safety on the trails Foods in the Freezer -- Are They Safe? Freezing Garden Vegetables Fried Green Tomatoes Aren't Your Only Choice Give that corned beef a food safety check Healthful Holidays Healthy Snacking Grows Healthy Kids HELP! THE FRUIT IS FLOATING!! (Trouble Shooting Canning Problems) Herbs: Help or Harm? Homemade sugarless jams and jellies - great taste and lower calories Homespun Holiday Gifts Homocysteine Level May Be the Talk of the New Century Hot Ideas for Grilling Fruits and Vegetables Is it safe to drink iced tea? It's canning season-do it safely! Keeping Your Exercise Resolution by Fitting in Fitness Leftovers safety - an issue for seniors Lifting Weights Reduces Weight Low-Fat Mexican Cooking: Can we still enjoy it with less fat? Make Ahead Meals Margarine Versus Butter Master Mixes Save Time and Money Meal Planning and Healthy Eating Helps Those with Diabetes Enjoy Life and Avoid Disease Complications Men's nutrition: fruit & vegetable recommendations Metabolife, Metabolite and Chitoslim: Safe Bets for Losing Weight? Molds on foods: how should they be handled? More Home-cooked Meals in 1997 Navigating the Net for Nutrition Information New recommendations for drying fruit leather and meat jerky Nutrient Absorption After Age 70 Old-Fashioned Fruit Butters Overweight children .too much food - too little exercise Packing school lunches with pizzazz, food safety and nutrition Pickle pointers affect safety and quality Please Your Picnickers with Pasta Salads Pleasing Picky Eaters Potatoes Bring Out the Irish In All of Us! Preserving Herbs Produce: Is it all washed up? Pumpkin lore and more Pumpkin Power Restaurant Portions- Is Bigger Really Better? Safety comes first with homemade ice cream Safety First in Making Flavored Oils and Vinegars Salsa - it's the season to make your own! Salsas Selecting frozen meals on the run Sending food gifts to U.S. Military Slow Cooker Safety Smoothies -- Tasty, Nutritious Summer Drinks So Easy To Preserve Soy? Are you Nuts! Sports drink -- or just plain water? Staving Off The "Blues" With Vitamin B Storage life of foods and water Stroke - Avoiding the number three killer in the United States Take action to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes Teens and Nutrition Thanksgiving on a Budget The ABC's of your Easter ham The DASH diet - key to heart healthy eating The Frugal Food Allergist The glycemic index: What does research show? The Great Pumpkin The New American Plate The Other White Bread The Pressure Canner: Friend or Foe? The Scoop on Salsa The Skinny on Low-Carbohydrate Diets...Heresy or Hype? The User Friendly Pressure Canner Think Spring, Think Fresh, Think Flavor, Think Herbs Tired of Winter Vegetables? Think Greens 'Tis the Time of Year to Think About Weight Loss Trans fatty acids - get them out of your diet Trans Fatty Acids: How Do They Affect Our Heart? Vegetarianism 101 Washing Fruits and Vegetables Weight loss supplements - helpful or wishful thinking? What Do Our Children Eat? What's an all-natural fruit spread? When is a Jam a Spread? Whole grains, the other carbohydrates Why does my cake fall? Women's special nutritional needs Yes, Virginia, Beans make good holiday foods You Can Eat Healthfully on Fast Foods Go to top of this page.
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Updated Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

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