Resources to help families make ends meet

Rising grocery prices. Pain at the gas pump. Home foreclosures. These days the economic news isn't good for families.

Families are having to make adjustments in many areas of their budget. Sometimes economic stress can result in short tempers and lack of communication. The University of Minnesota Extension has resources that can help families not only with strategies to help manage family resources but also to improve communication--especially with children--in tough economic times.

Just some of the topics include:

• Adjusting to Suddenly Reduced Income


• How Kids Can Help Mom or Dad
  
• Staying Resilient in Times of Change

Check out all of the U Extension's helpful parenting information here.