Category: 4-H & Youth

4-H Open House and Awards Banquet


August 13, 2015

  Santa Rosa County 4-H Awards Banquet! [important]SAVE THE DATE![/important] Saturday, September 2, 2017 The Awards Banquet will begin at 6:00 pm At the banquet we will award active 4-Her's from our ending year and recognize those outstanding ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

4-H 5K Fun Run


August 10, 2015

Hello 4-H Families! We want to invite you all to be a part of The “4-H Extravaganza” 5K Fun Run on Saturday, September 19, 2015. The race will begin at Middlebrooks Park at 8:00 AM. Check in and race day registration will start at 7:15 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 5k Fun Run

4-H 5K Fun Run


August 10, 2015

Hello 4-H Families! We want to invite you all to be a part of The “4-H Extravaganza” 5K Fun Run on Saturday, September 19, 2015. The race will begin at Middlebrooks Park at 8:00 AM. Check in and race day registration will start at 7:15 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 5k Fun Run

Smart Strategies for Back to School Savings


August 7, 2015

In many parts of Florida, school starts in less than a week! Depending on where you live, what school your children attend, and what grade they are in, back to school supplies can cost the average family anywhere from $100 to $500! Keeping ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Budgeting, Consumer Choices, Family, Financial Literacy, Fiscal Responsibility, Money Management, Panhandle 4-H, Parent Resources, Tips For Parents

Beat the Heat this Summer – Stay Hydrated for Health


July 31, 2015

Summer is in full swing and our part of the country is very hot. When the temperature rises, proper hydration is extra important. You need to provide your body with the fluid that it needs to stay healthy. Water regulates many different body ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Disease Prevention, Food And Nutrition, Health, Health And Safety, Healthy Lifestyles, Hydration Tips, Panhandle 4-H, Parent Resources, Physical Activity
Figure 1. Parents and teachers need to be clear about their expectations for children and students. Credit: Thinkstock.com/iStock/natasaadzic

Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers, Part 3: Fostering the Parent–Child and Teacher–Student Relationship to Build Responsibility


July 28, 2015

Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I may remember, Involve me and I learn. The general goal of healthy parenting and teaching is to produce children and students who can think critically, make good decisions, and become independent, accountable, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Alison Schmeer, Behavior And Discipline, Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Sarah M. Ellis, Victor William Harris, Whitney Fung
Figure 3. If a behavior is consequential, the parent or teacher will need to intervene.

Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers, Part 2: General Approaches to Managing Behavior


July 28, 2015

When a child is locked in the bathroom With water running And he says he is doing nothing But the dog is barking, Call 911. --Erma Bombeck Research indicates that there must be at least an 8-to-1 positive-to-negative interaction ratio ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Alison Schmeer, Behavior And Discipline, Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Sarah M. Ellis, Victor William Harris, Whitney Fung

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