Category: Relationships & Family

Finding peace in difficult times


October 26, 2021

Co-authors: Dr. Katherine Clements and Bonnie Silvestri On September 29, 2021 in recognition of the 31st anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as part of "Take A Child Outside Week", we participated in ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
Tags: ADA31, Health, Mentalhealth, Nature, Nature And Health, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR, Shinrin-yoku, Takeachildoutsideweek
Using IFAS-generated budgeting tools, young people can learn to manage their money and beging saving and investing in the future. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones. IFAS Extension calendar 2009

5 Steps to Establishing an Emergency Fund


October 25, 2021

A single one dollar bill. Money, cash, currency. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones.A single one dollar bill. Money, cash, currency. UF/IFAS Photo: Tyler Jones. What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is money set aside for unplanned expenses. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: @UFIFASFCS, Emergency Expense, Extension, Fund, Hamilton County, Life Skills, Money, Save, Savings, Unplanned Expenses
Money changing hands.

Forget the supply chain, have a greener holiday


October 18, 2021

The holidays are not here yet, I know. But the media is reporting holiday chaos. With shipping disruptions and limited supply they insist that we need to be shopping NOW! Maybe this year we can rethink what and with who we want to celebrate. After ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Eco, Gifts, Green Living, Holiday
seminole pumpkin

Use the Fall Festivities to Teach Children Money Saving Tips


October 7, 2021

It's that time of year again when gorgeous foliage, a gentle chill in the air, and sweaters and scarves all contribute to that cozy fall feeling and Halloween also sets the tone for enjoying the cool days of Fall. Some families, however, spend ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Children Saving Money, Kids And Money, Life Skills, Money Saving Tips, Ocextension, Saving Money, Teaching Children About Money
partially submerged alligator with green plant matter on its head and body

Applying the Three Secrets of Resilient People to Your Life During a Pandemic


October 6, 2021

The COVID Pandemic has been a source of stress and adversity for adults and youth alike over the last year. Many have seen their lives turned upside down due to loss of a job, change in working conditions, home schooling of children, and in ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Anxiety, Depression, Living, Mental Health, Pandemic, Recovery, Resilience, Resilient People

Parent Guided/Student Driven Plan for High Schoolers


September 24, 2021

Now that kids are settling in to their school routines and the academics sessions are in full gear, it is a great time to begin the discussion and planning to ensure your child’s success well out of high school. Setting Goals Help your child ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Goals, High School, Life Skills Leadership, Parents, Students, Youth

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