By Kristie Popa Self-improvement is the improvement of your own knowledge, status or character using your own effort. It is important that you take time to improve yourself by setting goals which will help set you on a path to a better you! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Nayda Torres, the first Hispanic woman to chair a UF/IFAS department, oversaw a number of changes during her 16 years at the helm of the department now known as Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS). Despite retiring in 2012, her ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Feeling tired? Overwhelmed? Are deadlines looming? Has quarantine got you down? If you need a boost of energy, stress relief, or an infusion of inspiration, try laughter! Laughter changes us! Our facial muscles are stretched, our pulse and blood ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Going back to school and love smoothies, but hate the hassle of making them? You’ll love these easy frozen smoothie pack ideas. Make enough smoothies for the whole week and have them all prepped and ready whenever you want a tasty and healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
When Melody Cardec first arrived at the University of Florida, she was unsure of her career plan, but certain her time spent at UF would help her discover her passions and interests. During her junior year, Cardec changed her major to family, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
As a hurricane approaches our state it’s important to remember to prepare now so that no matter what happens you are ready. Of course, there are tons of things to do to prepare, but making sure you have food that’s safe to eat is the focus ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Living and learning in uncertain times challenges families. This has been a particularly stressful time for parents, teens, and 'tweens (pre-teens) as they deal with isolation and loss of traditional summer activities. The ordinary, everyday ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Whether you have a tablet or a cell phone, you most likely have the ability to text and/or call someone whether it be a voice or video call. It is important to remember that there is etiquette for using a cell phone, especially when you are ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Mindfulness, being alert and present in the moment is what can help in this. For the average person, photographers could be looked at as being mindful by using their senses. They look around them for the beauty through the lens of their camera. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - A short while ago I was speaking to a good friend while commuting home from work. We began sharing stories of being a young-professional in the field of education, including the joys and struggles of serving others. While ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Work & Life