Category: Relationships & Family
Keep Your Holiday Finances in Check
December 9, 2014
Gayle Whitworth, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent As the holiday season approaches, many families look for ways to manage the associated costs on a tight budget. While we all have a desire to give gifts and celebrate, many families ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Finances, Gifts, Holidays
Fighting the Holiday Blues
December 8, 2014
For many people, the holidays are the happiest time of the year. However, for some people, holidays can also be stressful or even depressing. Use these suggestions to keep your spirits high this holiday season. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Depression, Holidays, Mental Health, Stress
Make the Most of Your Family Meals
December 1, 2014
By Åsa Eliasson, MS student, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida Reviewed by Karla Shelnutt, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida, and Gail Kauwell, PhD, Department ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Nutrition And Food Systems
Thank You Is Good For Me
November 25, 2014
Gratitude doesn’t have to happen only on World Gratitude Day or around the Thanksgiving table. Happiness researchers have found that expressing gratitude has wide-ranging benefits. Counting your blessings on a frequent basis is associated ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Good, Living Well In The Panhandle, Thank
Keep Your Home and Family Safe from Fire
October 7, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Gayle Whitworth, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, University of Florida Extension, Brevard County This post is in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Every year, we hear of local families ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness
Kids Can’t Focus? Here’s What They Might Need
October 3, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Heidi Radunovich, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida I really appreciate the teachers and administrators at my children’s school and everything ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness, Parenting
Is Your Child Having Sleep Problems? Ask About This
October 1, 2014
By Carol Church, Writer, Family Album Reviewed by Kate Fogarty, PhD, Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, University of Florida When I was in elementary school, I had one very strict teacher whom we all found rather frightening. ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health And Wellness, Parenting