Category: Relationships & Family

“Chili” Weather Ahead

by Hillary MacMichael
October 27, 2025

Are you feeling chili? No, I’m not talking about the chill in the Florida air, I’m talking about having a delicious bowl of chili! Chili is a staple cold-weather food that’s surprisingly versatile. Whether you’re a meat‑lover or a ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Family And Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Ocextension, Recipes, Spices, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
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Nature and Health: Benefits of Connecting to Nature for Children

by Katherine Clements
October 23, 2025

Today’s youth are spending less and less time outdoors connecting with nature. Why does this matter? For both nature lovers and those who may be a little hesitant when it comes to spending time outdoors, there are a variety of mental, physical, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
Tags: Family, Health, Nature, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR
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Nelson es galardonada con el premio nacional a la excelencia por su trabajo en Extensión comunitaria

by Luz Bahder
October 2, 2025

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  Tras casi una década fortaleciendo a las familias de Florida a través de la educación y la divulgación, la dedicación de Nelly Nelson la ha hecho merecedora ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Agente De Extension, APLU, Ciencias De La Familia Y Del Consumidor, Consumidor, Crianza, Desarrollo Juvenil, Diferencia Positiva, Distrito Suroeste De Extensión De UF/IFAS, Educación, Español, Extension, Familia, Finanzas, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitos Alimenticios, Homeflow, Honor, Impacto, Liderazgo, Manatee, Maternidad, Nelly Nelson, Nicole Walker, Parejas, Parejas Inteligentes, Paternidad, Premio, Premio A La Excelencia En Extensión Del 2025, Programa Flujo De Hogar, Programación Innovadora, Reconocimiento, Relaciones, Relaciones De Pareja, Seguridad Alimentaria, SMART Couples, Spanish, Traducido Al Español, UF-IFAS, Universidades Públicas Y De Concesión De Tierras, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Vocación, Voluntariado
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Nature and Health: Take a Child Outside Week Promotes Connecting Youth with Nature

by Katherine Clements
October 1, 2025

"Nature-Deficit Disorder" Prompts Greater Focus on Getting Children Outside “Take a Child Outside Week” occurs annually from September 24th - 30th, initiated by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences as an effort to raise awareness ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family, Health, Nature, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Documents Published by Family, Youth and Community Sciences During July and August

by Amanda Quintos
September 8, 2025

Read the latest Family, Youth and Community Sciences publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Edis, Healthy Harvest
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Tablets and Cell Phones for Kids 10+: What Families Should Know

by Abbey Tharpe
September 3, 2025

Technology is part of everyday life for young people. By the time children reach middle school, many already own or borrow a phone or tablet for communication, learning, or entertainment. Parents often wonder how much is too much, and schools ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 4-H, Cell Phones, Children, Family, School, Taylor County, Technologyandkids
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The Real Meaning of Self-Care (And Why It’s Worth Your Time)

by angelikakeene
September 2, 2025

When you hear the word self-care, what comes to mind? A bubble bath? A night of binge-watching your favorite show? While those things can feel good at the moment, self-care is actually a lot deeper than that—and way more important. Let's talk ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Family, Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Support, Relationships, Self-improvement, Wellness
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Taller educativo prepara a quienes compran vivienda por primera vez en Florida

by Luz Bahder
August 28, 2025

Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. En un mercado inmobiliario marcado por el aumento de precios y la incertidumbre económica, un taller educativo de University of Florida brinda información ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS
Tags: Aprender, Becas, Casa, Comprar, Curso, Departamento De Vivienda Y Desarrollo Urbano, Empoderar, Español, Familia, Finanzas, Hogar, HUD, Instrucciones, Oficina De Extension De UF/IFAS, Participantes, Préstamo, Préstamo Hipotecario, Primera Vez, Primerizo, Proceso, Programa Para Compradores De Vivienda Por Primera Vez, Spanish, Taller, Taller Educativo, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vivienda

Jackson County Country Bumpkins Club

by ekrzes
August 27, 2025

Country Bumpkins is a club with a variety of things for the members to choose from to learn this year.  They can learn some cooking and baking skills, practice some artistic techniques as well as do some Geocaching. The sky is the limit for ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 4-H, 4-H. Jackson County, Art, Baking, Cooking, Imagination

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