Category: 4-H & Youth

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
Figure 3. Successful parents and teachers are encouraging and engaged in children’s educational and extracurricular activities

Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers, Part 1: Types of Misbehaviors and Keys to Success


July 28, 2015

Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories. (John Wilmot) Parents and teachers often experience a lot of insecurities, especially with regard to helping children manage their ... 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 2. Hands-on activities are important to engage Cloverbuds in learning. Credit: Lisa Henson

Volunteer Training Series: 4-H Cloverbuds Program: 4-H for Younger Members


July 28, 2015

Florida 4-H programs offered to children ages 5 to 7 are called 4-H Cloverbud programs and are a component of the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program. The goal of the Florida 4-H Cloverbud program is to offer age-appropriate, fun, and exploratory ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Cloverbuds, 4-H Volunteer Training Series, 4-H Youth Development, Amanda Squitieri, Sarah Hensley
manatee

Third Grade Manatee Curriculum


July 24, 2015

This 19 fact sheet curriculum series provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Curricula, Maia McGuire, Marine Wildlife, Ruth Francis-Floyd, Third Grade Manatee Curriculum, Threatened Or Endangered Mammals

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