Category: Relationships & Family

Setting Boundaries When Working from Home to Minimize Stress

by Stephanie Toelle
April 9, 2020

Working long hours brings some a great sense of pride. Working from home makes it even easier, as we can use commute time and lunch hours to keep going. Evenings and weekends can provide uninterrupted time to concentrate. Some feel anxiety and ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Balance, Disconnecting From The Workday, Family, Setting Boundaries, Setting Boundaries When Working From Home, WFH, Work, Work From Home, Work-life Balance

Pre-Purchase Home-Buyers Workshops

by Larry Figart
January 28, 2019

Do you want to purchase a house? Are you ready to purchase a home? If so, are you considering participating in a a First Time ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family

Blended Families Today

by D'Alicia Straughter
March 9, 2018

Blended families are a unique, but increasingly common family structure. According to 2009-2011 U.S Census approximately 1,694,346 households are blended families. In Jacksonville, Florida, 32% of men and 31% of women have been married more ... READ MORE

Category: , Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Blendedfamily, Family, Marriage, Stepfamily

Expressing Appreciation and Affection in Your Family

by Stephanie Toelle
February 6, 2018

A couple of decades ago, a couple of researchers with the University of Nebraska and University of Alabama came up with the American Family Strengths Inventory. With this tool, they studied over 24,000 family members in the United States and ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Affection, Appreciation, Family

What Can be a More Meaningful Valentine’s Day Gift?

by Stephanie Toelle
February 6, 2018

Valentine's Day is coming up. Have you thought about how to make a meaningful, impactful impression on your loved one? Consider one of our free SMART Couples workshops. SMART Couples is an Extension initiative, launched in the fall of 2016, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: SMART Couples, Valentine's Day

Making Healthier Convenience Food Choices

by J. Johnson
October 15, 2017

Convenience foods are foods that require little to no preparation. Although it helps when you are in a time crunch, sometimes unhealthy choices are made. Being aware of the healthiest options will make your life easier in more than ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Convenience Foods, Fast Meals, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Processed Food

Teens: Are they dating? Going out? Hooking up?

by Stephanie Toelle
September 29, 2017

A recent study looked at the status of teen relationships, and even the teens have problems defining them. The teen years have been an historical training ground of socialization for future relationships, The teen's stage in the dating scheme ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Dating, Teens

Money Management Help for Millennials- Part 1

by J. Johnson
September 19, 2017

What do you think of when you hear the word "millennial"? Most people will roll their eyes and sigh, because millennials are often thought of as the "lost" generation who do not have money management skills. A 2015 study by the Global Financial ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Future, Investment, Millennial, Millennials, Money, Money Concepts, Money Management, Retirement, Saving Money, Savings, Spending, Understanding Money

Individual Retirement Account: Know The Facts

by J. Johnson
August 30, 2017

IRA's: What You Should Know What is an Individual Retirement Account? An individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of savings account that is designed to help you save for retirement and offers many advantages. There are two types of ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Accounts, Annuity, Funds, Future, IRA, Planning, Retirement, Retirement Funds, Savings, Special Topics

Depression: Know the Signs and Symptoms

by J. Johnson
August 25, 2017

Signs and Symptoms of Depression Depression is a very serious issue that often gets overlooked or ignored. It is important to know the signs and symptoms so that you can help yourself or a loved one before its too late. Here ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Depression, Mental Health

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