Forming new Friendships As we move through life there is always the benefit for meeting new people, learning about different areas, forming new relationships regardless of locale - all opportunities that 4-H youth can experience when socializing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
The Benefits of 4-H Summer Camp There is nothing that compares to the life-skill building and memory-making experiences associated with attending 4-H summer camp. According to a study by the American Camp Association (National Collaboration ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, , Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- What’s better than roses on Mother’s day? Orchids, which are easier to take care of and can last for years, according to University of Florida experts. Wagner Vendrame, a professor of environmental horticulture at ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Heather Griffith grew up spending alternating weeks at her divorced parents’ homes. But on Mother’s Day, there was no question where she would be: with her mom. “It was never an issue; it was just understood that ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Its clear that Americans have a taste for salt, but salt plays a role in high blood pressure. Everyone, including kids, should reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about 1 teaspoon of salt). Adults age ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Every summer, we hear tragic news reports about children left alone in cars and dying from overheating, also known as hyperthermia. These terrible incidents are unfortunately more common in the state of Florida. In most cases, the death of a ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Most parents have experienced the incredible tantrums of toddlers. My oldest child had perfected her tantrums to award-winner status until I finally figured out I had to change the way I reacted to her. After that, the other two seemed ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
I recently read a good piece on the sandwich life stage, as I like to call it. I am currently living the dream, as are many of you. My folks live on their own now – we all help each other – and my wife and I also have two kids (a teenager ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
When I was growing up, there was a 3-person merry go round at school that I loved. It went so fast you had to hold on tight or go flying off. All there was to land on was dirt, but boy was it fun! Of course, the playground also had monkey bars, ... READ MORE
Category: , Relationships & Family, Work & LifeArticle and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/wakullaco/files/2018/04/Make%20saving%20a%20habit.m4a According to the Federal Reserve, most Americans do not have enough money saved to even cover a $400 emergency. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life