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The days are counting down to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. And parents might be wondering how to help young children create thoughtful gifts for Mother’s Day, or perhaps for that someone special in their lives. Sure, store-bought gifts ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Throughout the month of May, you will see many messages bringing awareness to Mental Health. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (UF/IFAS Extension Marion County) Together we are going to embark on a mental health blogging series, discussing each of the 4-H Essential Elements and how to foster ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Al crecer en condiciones de pobreza en Bogotá, Colombia, Nelly Nelson conoce de primera mano a los más necesitados. Esta vivencia personal es el motivo principal para que, como agente de Extensión de ciencias de la familia y del consumidor ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The short title of SDG16 is “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions” highlighting the three separate but interconnected focuses of this goal. All of them have a strong impact on human health, and, partially, on animal and environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Parental incarceration is considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE), and research shows that it can have a lasting negative impact on children’s behavior, mental health and educational outcomes. According to the National Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Since 2020, people have had a lot to think about. A pandemic, grief, loss of old comforts and rituals, difficulties that came with adapting, possible ways to help, and different ways to address daily questions and issues. "What can I do to get ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
March is National Nutrition Month® and this year's theme is "Fuel for the Future." So how can we fuel our bodies for optimal health? It can be really easy when you follow these simple tips from MyPlate: 1. Make half your plate fruits and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Many of us know that being physically active is good for our physical health, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for brain health? Physical activity is especially important for the brain health of children, as they are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Valentine’s Day is near and love is the air. For many, February 14th is the one day we set aside to celebrate love and the relationships in our lives. A lot of us celebrate that love through our wallets. U.S. consumers are predicted to ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family