As the county fair draws near, excitement fills the air for both parents and 4-H participants. This event marks the culmination of hard work, dedication, and learning. As a supportive parent, your role is vital in ensuring your child's fair ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
About Hunter Safety I've taught hunter safety for the Florida Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) since 2008. In the class I teach, which is the online completion class, we review safety, laws, and regulations, and significant ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Wildlife
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. In this edition, we are transitioning from the 4-H Essential ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Florida 4-H prioritizes the development of communication, higher-order thinking, and appreciation of differences as essential workforce skills. Are you asking yourself, how do we even start this process? If so keep reading. Hillsborough ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Within the landscape of 4-H volunteerism, care stands tall as the foundation for genuine connections with our youth. It's more than just a word; it's a commitment—a commitment to their well-being, forming relationships grounded in respect ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Start 2024 with a healthier relationship with email. It is necessary and can be very rewarding to clean up your emails. Studies show that it can improve organization, reduce clutter, and make it easier to find important messages. Here are ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
So far we have identified what trauma and ACEs are, along with their prevalence and impact, we are going to dig into the effects that trauma has on development. If you haven't checked out these posts yet, please do. They will provide a good ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersIn this series, we are going to talk about two areas of the brain: downstairs and upstairs (Siegel & Bryson, 2011). If you haven't already checked out “Brain Architecture-Upstairs/Downstairs Brain” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk1Nt-xnSGI. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersIn this post we are going to discuss how biology, body and beliefs are impacted by trauma. If you haven't checked out previous blogs about trauma, and ACEs. Make sure to read Impact of Trauma on Development: Brain and Brain Continued before ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersNow that we have covered the definition and types of trauma, we need to discuss adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). If you've missed the discussion about trauma, you can find it here What is Trauma?. Adverse childhood experiences, ACEs, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers