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
Hello Avid Readers! This week you’ll be hearing from Olivia Maule. She has spent (or suffered 😆) a semester with us and would like to share her experience involving science communication with the PIO. I will miss Olivia because she ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
This blog was written by Luis Acosta, a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Miami-Dade County. “Eat Your Greens!” Most people have heard this saying several times throughout their childhood. Leafy greens are good for the human body because of their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
When we think of the holiday season and family, we tend to think about the things we have seen in social media and in movies. Fluffy white snow on the ground (except here in Florida), as families gather around the fire and exchange gifts while ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
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 & Volunteers
Brain architecture can be a hard thing to understand, especially when looking at emotional regulation. A great way to never forget the basics of brain architecture is using what Dan Siegel calls the “Hand Model of the Brain”. Let's walk ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CampNow 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