Category: Relationships & Family
Take care of the caregiver, because YOU matter!
March 11, 2020
The role of a caregiver can take a toll on you; physically, mentally, and/or emotionally. It can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and guilty. You may also exhibit feelings of sadness and anger. These feelings are your body’s way of ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Take charge, protect your identity!
January 24, 2020
Have you ever been a victim of identity theft? It can leave you feeling violated and cause serious havoc in your life. According to Life Lock, nearly 60 million people have been the victim of identity theft at some point in their lives. The ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
A balancing act: Juggling professional and personal life.
January 7, 2020
A question that I am asked frequently is how I balance work and personal life as a new mom, while working full-time. I usually do not know how to respond. The truth is I was exhausted! I often found myself on autopilot and having difficulty ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeWhat Motivates Your 4-H Volunteers?
December 18, 2019
Have you ever asked yourself, how can I motivate volunteers to give back to their community? What if I came up with a way to support our local community through a UF/IFAS Taylor County 4-H outreach program and it was "fun"? Would the word "fun" ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Home Management, Relationships & FamilyTags: 4-H, Gingerbread, Holiday, Volunteer, Youth
CALS Graduating Student Profile: Erica Santiago
December 6, 2019
Erica Santiago discovered the family, youth and community sciences major from her colleagues while serving as a student U Matter Ambassador for the UF Division of Student Affairs. Her interest in mental health and helping others overcome anxiety ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Counseling, Family Youth And Community Science, Graduation, Mental Health, Psycology
Deck the Halls Safely this Christmas
December 2, 2019
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences One of the most iconic symbols of the holidays here in Wakulla County and around the world is the Christmas tree. Each year, millions of people set up and ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Christmas, Christmas Tree Safety, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Safety, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension