Category: Relationships & Family

Cultivating Generosity – Mental Health Blogging Series

by Daniel Gonzalez
March 28, 2023

By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (UF/IFAS Extension Marion County) Together we are going to embark on a mental health blogging series, discussing each of the 4-H Essential Elements and how to foster ... 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
Tags: Educators, Mental Health, Volunteers, Youth

Desde sus raíces en Colombia, esta agente de Extensión de UF/IFAS tiene como objetivo ayudar a los más necesitados

by Luz Bahder
March 23, 2023

Al crecer en condiciones de pobreza en Bogotá, Colombia, Nelly Nelson conoce de primera mano a los más necesitados. Esta vivencia personal es el motivo principal para que, como agente de Extensión de ciencias de la familia y del consumidor ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agentes De Extension, Alimentacion Saludable, Ciencias De La Familia Y El Consumidor, Colombia, Condado De Manatee, Español, Gestión Financiera, Mes Nacional De La Historia De La Mujer, Mujeres Pioneras, Nelly Nelson, Seguridad Alimentaria, SMART Couples, Spanish, UF-IFAS

Sustainable Development Goals And One Health: SDG 16

by Alejandro Sanchez
March 9, 2023

The short title of SDG16 is “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions” highlighting the three separate but interconnected focuses of this goal. All of them have a strong impact on human health, and, partially, on animal and environmental ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Circular Health, IFAS One Health, International Women's Day, Luca Mantegazza, One Health, Peace And Justice, SDG16, SDGS

Youth-led research uncovers insights into needs of those affected by parental incarceration

by Samantha Murray
March 7, 2023

Parental incarceration is considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE), and research shows that it can have a lasting negative impact on children’s behavior, mental health and educational outcomes. According to the National Institute ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Erin Vines, Family, Michelle Abraczinskas, News, Youth And Community Sciences

Learning about Urban Agriculture

by Amanda Quintos
February 28, 2023

Since 2020, people have had a lot to think about. A pandemic, grief, loss of old comforts and rituals, difficulties that came with adapting, possible ways to help, and different ways to address daily questions and issues. "What can I do to get ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Alicia Papanek, Catherine G. Campbell, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Hannah Wooten, Urban Agriculture

Fuel For the Future with National Nutrition Month®

by Hillary MacMichael
February 24, 2023

March is National Nutrition Month® and this year's theme is "Fuel for the Future." So how can we fuel our bodies for optimal health? It can be really easy when you follow these simple tips from MyPlate: 1. Make half your plate fruits ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Food And Nutrition, Health And Wellness, Healthy Living, National Nutrition Month, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Physical Activity and Children’s Brain Health

by gwhitworth
February 10, 2023

Many of us know that being physically active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for brain health? Physical activity is especially important for the brain health of children, as they are ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brain Heatlh, Children, Physical Activity

For Valentine’s Day, Invest in Being Better Together

by Andra Johnson
February 6, 2023

Valentine’s Day is near and love is the air. For many, February 14th is the one day we set aside to celebrate love and the relationships in our lives. A lot of us celebrate that love through our wallets. U.S. consumers are predicted to ... READ MORE

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

Reducing Risks of Homelessness for Former Foster Care Youth

by Amanda Quintos
February 6, 2023

Life is a series of expectations, milestones, and numbers. It can be quite the balancing act, even in stable circumstances. People are expected to follow a certain timeline when it comes to learning how to drive, finding a job, graduating, and ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Foster Care, Francesca Michelini, Homelessness, Kate Fogarty, Marilyn Swisher, Randall Cantrell, Youth

Connections, Stress, and Post-Break Blues

by Amanda Quintos
January 18, 2023

The tumult of the holidays has ended, and the metaphorical dust has settled. Even so, you may feel residual stress hanging over your head. Perhaps your relationships were one of your main sources of stress during the holidays. If you find ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Relationships, Stress

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