Category: Relationships & Family

Celebrating National Cooking Day: The Magic of Cooking at Home

by Elizabeth Shephard
September 6, 2023

September 25th marks National Cooking Day, a perfect time to reflect on the joys and benefits of home cooking. While only some might be culinary enthusiasts, many of us have embraced our inner chef more than we would have expected. I understand ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Emotional Health, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Nutrition, Relationships

Physical Activity and Children’s Brain Health

by gwhitworth
February 10, 2023

Many of us know that being physically active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for brain health? Physical activity is especially important for the brain health of children, as they are ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brain Heatlh, Children, Physical Activity

Youth Sports Safety

by gwhitworth
September 29, 2021

Participation in organized sports in the United States has grown greatly in the past years. More than 38 million children and adolescents are involved in sports, and even more participate in informal recreational activities. With this increase ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Safety, Sports, Youth

Adulting: Are YOU Ready? Brevard 4-H Teaches Teens Essential Life Skills for Adulthood

by Andrea Lazzari
July 22, 2019

The adulting camp being hosted at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office is nothing short of memorable and constructive for the students who attend. Each year, the 4-H and Family Consumer Sciences Agents at the Brevard County Extension ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Adulting, Brevard County, Family, Life Skills, Summer Camp, Youth

Another Successful Year of 4-H Public Speaking!

by Gus Koerner
May 22, 2019

On May 21, 2019, the 4-H Tropicana Public Speaking Contest Winners Recognized by the Brevard County, Board of County Commissioners. The 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program is sponsored by 4-H and Tropicana. 4-H and Tropicana both maintain ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Public Speaking, Schools, Tropicana, Youth

The 4-H Hunting Discipline Is More Than Just Hunting!

by Gus Koerner
January 3, 2019

The Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program offers young people a variety of entry points into wildlife conservation and outdoor knowledge and skills. The 4-H Hunting and Wildlife discipline is one of several projects offered through the shooting ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Recreation, Relationships & Family
Tags: Hunting, Shooting Sports, Youth

Climate Change Is A Current and Future Issue

by Holly Abeels
December 3, 2018

The nation’s economy, public health, infrastructure, and natural resources face an immediate and continued threat from climate change impacts, warns the comprehensive 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA4) released on November 23, 2018. The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Health & Nutrition, NATURAL RESOURCES, Relationships & Family, Water
Tags: Climate Change, Global Warming, Sea Level Rise

Kids in the Kitchen: Recipes Kids Can Cook for Thanksgiving

by Andrea Lazzari
November 16, 2018

Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie…cooking a Thanksgiving meal can be tiring and stressful! Why not invite your kids into the kitchen to help out? I know, I know…you’re wondering how having ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Brevard County, Cooking, Family, Youth

Celebrate the 4th of July with Firework Safety

by gwhitworth
July 3, 2018

Tomorrow families will celebrate the 4th of July with friends and families. Many of these celebrations will include fireworks... whether watching as part of a show or performing your own personal one. While they are beautiful and fun, fireworks ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family Safety, Home Safety

7 Tips for Safe Travel on Summertime Vacations

by gwhitworth
June 6, 2018

Summertime is here, and for many families that means setting out on a vacation. Whether traveling near or far, it’s important that families keep safety in mind. An analysis of fatal crashes by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ... READ MORE

Category: , Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family Safety, Vacation

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