School Phone Ban Resources

Today on Hometown Today, Julia Oschwald Tilton, Human Development & Relationships Educator with Dodge County UW-Madison Division of Extension, discussed school phone policies and their impact on youth, families, and schools. She highlighted two helpful resources that can support families as schools implement new phone policies: the research-based Phone Ban Research Brief-2, which summarizes current […]

Raise Thriving Kids

Join us! Learn the best of what science can offer parents and families and choose what works for you. We offer classes about child and family development, including parenting. Attend in-person or online. All of our classes are research-based, non-formal and available to the public. All are free or low cost.

New School Phone Policies Are Coming to Wisconsin Schools—Are You Ready?

As Wisconsin schools prepare to implement student cell phone policies under Wisconsin Act 42, UW–Madison Division of Extension is offering a webinar series to help school leaders, educators, and families navigate the transition with confidence. The series provides practical, research-based strategies for creating successful phone-free learning environments and supporting healthy technology habits at home and […]

Ask Wisconsin AnswerLine

Get reliable answers from trusted Extension experts. Wisconsin residents can call or email the Wisconsin AnswerLine to get answers to common questions about food safety, home food preservation, household management, and more. This service is part of a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The information provided is based on the latest […]

Turkey Talk on WBEV Hometown Today

We hope you tuned in this morning as Pattie Carroll joined WBEV’s Hometown Today!If you missed it — or just want to make sure your holiday bird is both delicious and safe — here are some great resources to help you prep the perfect turkey:

Boost Your Co-Parenting Skills

A Co-Parenting Workshop SeriesRegister now Parenting together while living apart? You’re not alone.Join us for Resilient Co-Parenting, a monthly online series designed to support parents and caregivers navigating co-parenting dynamics. This month’s session—“Establishing Boundaries with Your Co-Parent”—dives into the importance of healthy, respectful boundaries and offers practical strategies to help you create a more positive co-parenting […]