UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC) will host its final Family Fishing Day of the year on Saturday, Nov. 16. This month’s free event celebrates both Veterans Day and… Read More
Inspired by Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” Take A Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) was founded to help connect children with nature and to combat what Louv has referred to as “nature-deficit disorder.” According to… Read More
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Are you worried about your child getting more ‘screen time’ than ‘green time’ this summer? Camp Kids in the Woods, a joint initiative between the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation… Read More
With special treats and family gatherings, the perfect time to teach your child about cooking and nutrition is during the holidays! Kids not only will get to try the new foods they prepare, but they also will get… Read More
Screens are everywhere and most daily activities involve using a screen of one type or another. To that end, children are no exception. Many children use screens in school, on the way to school, after school and on… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Children from across Florida will get a chance to learn about one of the major Florida agriculture industries at the second annual Citrus Youth Day. They might even get so inspired that they attend the… Read More
EFNEP stands for Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Offered by UF/IFAS Extension county offices, this program teaches families with young children and limited resources how to eat right on a budget. Classes include educational materials and demonstrations of… Read More
Daylight savings time starts this Sunday, which means putting our clocks forward an hour and adjusting our morning routines. This can be a challenge for anyone, families included. Here are some tips for creating a healthy morning routine… Read More
From instant messaging classmates to researching on the Internet, today’s youth are increasingly using electronic media for many different purposes. Youth also use electronics recreationally through activities such as downloading music and playing video games (the latter being… Read More
While many students may not enjoy homework, it teaches them organizational skills and lets them work independently. Completing homework each night also provides practice for what they learned in class. Homework can also be beneficial to parents and… Read More
