Resources

PAS will post helpful resources here for you and your family. You'll find relevant articles, engaging videos, helpful interviews, and updates from our digital partners. Feel free to check back often to see what's new.

Farm State of Mind by Farm Bureau

If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression, or another mental health challenge, you are not alone. Check out the resources at Farm State of Mind.

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Beating a Financial Hardship

Whether we experience a personal financial hardship, we lose our job, our living circumstances take a beating, or the national economy dips, there are things we can do to help manage our financial obligations and improve our financial security.

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Sleeping Well

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, most adults need about seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel alert and well rested during the day. Failing to get enough sleep can severely affect your health and perform­ance.

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Avoiding Body Language Pitfalls

Successful communication happens when both parties involved have a complete understanding of what the other person is trying to say

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Teens Using Drugs: What to Know and What to Do

The word “drugs” strikes fear in the heart of every parent. It’s not a new problem, but when it’s your own kid at risk, it’s as urgent as any challenge parents face. How can we tell when our kids are using? And what is the best and proper response? It’s not as hard as you may think it is.

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Improving Family Communication

Families are under constant stress due to many factors. In two thirds of families, both parents work outside the home. Thirty percent of American households are single-parented. More than ever, family members need communication skills to meet the multiple challenges of family life and to learn to how to share their emotional lives. Stress, disagreement and tension are not unusual in families, but they can become destructive due to unhealthy communication patterns.

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