Category: Relationships & Family
Garden Health
April 15, 2020
Growing Mindfully with Hopefilled Days In these new and challenging times, we need to turn to the outdoors; for our peace and productivity. I know of many families inspired to put in raised gardens, patio containers ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Five Easy Relaxation Tools for the Whole Family
April 15, 2020
The current challenges in life have made this time of the year more stressful. Here are five easy relaxation tools that the whole family can use. 1. 5-4-3-2-1 Sitting in a comfortable position, do the following: -Identify 5 things ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyTags: 4-H, Covid-19, Family
Plan Time for Kids Outdoor Activity
April 15, 2020
As family’s daily routines have been turned upside down due to the COVID19 Virus and stay at home mandates, it may be a great time to rethink some of your child’s daily schedule and play habits. It’s pretty obvious that todays technology ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Activity, Exercise, Fresh Air, Kids, Outdoors, Pandemic, Social Distancing
Budgeting: An Ultimate Life Skill
April 14, 2020
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Budgeting can be defined as the process of calculating how much of something you must earn or save during a particular period of time, and planning how you will spend it. Together, we will discuss the importance of budgeting, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Dealing with COVID-19 and our kid’s mental health
April 14, 2020
Dealing with coronavirus stress and anxiety, how can we help our children? We know the outbreak of COVID-19 can be stressful and cause fear and anxiety for people, however, our children are very vulnerable at this time as well. These feelings ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family,Tags: 4-H & Youth, Children, Covid-19
Container Gardening with Kids
April 14, 2020
When trying to find the perfect outdoor activity for children, consider container gardening. There are many benefits to kids gardening from the educational to the physical benefits. But one of the best things is your kids will love it! It takes ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Container Gardening, Fruits, Gardening, Herbs, Kids, Nutrition, Plants, Raised Bed, Vegetables, Youth
Homeshooling: Survival Mode
April 13, 2020
Have you ever heard the phrase, "momma needs a minute"? I am sure some of you are thinking momma needs more than a minute, as parents begin to juggle homeschool and work. Parents went from juggling homework, ball practices and family schedules, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Change, Coping, Family, Homeschooling, Kids, Learning, New Skills, Social Distancing