Category: Relationships & Family

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The Power of Sleep: Why Rest Matters at Every Age

by Lori Wiggins
June 4, 2026

In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often one of the first things people sacrifice. Whether it is staying up late to finish work, scrolling on phones, studying for exams, or managing busy family schedules, many Americans are not getting ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Better Sleep, Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Sleep, Sleep Schedule, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension
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Prevention Before Intervention: A 4-H Community Pride Project

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 3, 2026

Guest Author: Lani Lopez-Logan The Wakulla County 4-H Community Pride Project took a powerful step toward youth awareness and prevention this year with “Prevention Before Intervention,” a teen town hall created by youth, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community Pride, Mental Health, Prevention, Service Learning, Stress Management, Teen Leadership
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Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month This June

by Lori Wiggins
June 3, 2026

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, the perfect time for families to enjoy the flavors, colors, and health benefits of nature’s bounty. With summer gardens beginning to produce and farmer markets filling with fresh local produce, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family, Florida, Health, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension
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Summer Time Blues: Turning Free Time into Life Skills Gold

by Gayle Whitworth
May 29, 2026

Summer’s long, bright days are a perfect canvas for curiosity—especially when your kids have no school and only the sky to keep them company. Rather than waiting for the next organized camp or program, you can turn everyday moments into ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Learning, Life Skills, Summer, Youth
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The Hidden Struggle for Healthy Food in Leon County

by Suzanne Holloway
May 22, 2026

Food is national security. Food is economy. It is employment, energy, history. Food is everything. - José Andrés, chef and humanitarian Imagine living in a neighborhood where fast-food chains and liquor stores outnumber grocery stores. Snack ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Food Access, Food Apartheid, Food Desert, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Food Swamp, Living Well In The Panhandle

Mental Health Awareness Month: Topics in Mental Health, A Series Supporting the Well-Being of Florida’s Agricultural Community

by pamelahughes
May 12, 2026

Florida’s agricultural industry plays a vital role in the state’s economy, environment, and communities. From farming and ranching to forestry and seafood production, agricultural producers across all 67 counties help provide food, fiber, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Healthy You, Mental Health Matters, Mind Your Mind
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Mental Health Matters: Small Steps That Can Make a Big Difference This May

by Lori Wiggins
May 5, 2026

May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging conversations about mental and emotional well-being. While mental health has gained more attention in recent years, many ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Florida, Health, Healthy, Mental Health, UF/IFAS Extension
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Simple Diet Changes Show Big Health Benefits, New Research Finds

by Lori Wiggins
April 20, 2026

A growing body of research in 2026 is reinforcing a message that nutrition experts have emphasized for years: small, consistent changes in diet can lead to meaningful improvements in overall health, even later in life. Recent findings tied ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, Cooking, Family, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension

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