Category: Relationships & Family

This Valentine’s Day, master the art of effective communication together
February 4, 2022
Want to make sure you get Valentine’s Day right this year? You may want to skip the chocolate and flowers, according to a University of Florida relationship expert. “There is a lot of pressure around Valentine’s Day to make a big romantic ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & FamilyTags: News, SMART Couples, Valentine's Day

SMART Couples Florida Celebration
February 1, 2022
Chocolates, heart-shaped candy, giant stuffed teddy bears; with Valentine’s Day right around the corner we often think about the materialistic gifts that we can purchase for our significant other, but when was the last time you considered ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Communication, ConflictResolution, Listening, Marriage, RelationshipHacks, Relationships

Walk Across Wakulla with us!
January 31, 2022
The second annual "Walk Across Wakulla" event officially begins on February 7, 2022. Come join us! The UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension office invites you and your family to Walk Across Wakulla with us! From February 7 until March 7, 2022, participants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Health, Health And Wellness, Physical Activity, Walking, Wellness

Strengthen your relationship through the Art of Effective Communication
January 26, 2022
As we endure another prolonged season of stressors for couples and families across the state of Florida, there has never been a better time to focus on strengthening our relationships. UF/IFAS Extension is offering an online virtual event to ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Communication, Couples Relations, Couples Training, Online Event, Relationship, Special Event

The Gift of Trees: 2023
December 29, 2021
The Gift of Trees Muffled in leaf litter, I stepped carefully, reverently toward the towering column. Unafraid, I knelt softly and pressed my hands on the smooth bark. Solace, solitude, and sanctuary provided by the sturdy boughs. I sat listening ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & FamilyTags: Arbor Day, Family, Featured Hot Topic, Fun, Special Event, Trees

Student completes internship on Capitol Hill
December 29, 2021
UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences senior Nathalie Yoder is studying agricultural education and communication with a specialization in communication and leadership development. This past fall semester, Yoder completed a joint ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Intern, VP Promise

Too Many Holiday Toys
December 14, 2021
The holidays mean too many toys for many children. This may also mean more clutter. There are a variety of ways to deal with the mess. Let’s explore a few of them. Donate to others Many parents have shared that they go through toys with ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Clutter, Holiday, Recycle, Reuse, Toys