Category: Relationships & Family
Helping Your Child Succeed in School
August 21, 2017
We know that children do best when they themselves want to succeed. We also know it’s essential to emphasize the importance of education and make it a priority in our homes. The challenge we have as parents is to give our children a sense ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & FamilyTags: Children, Converse, Parenting, School
Financial discussion with aging parents
August 12, 2017
At some point in their lives, parents and adult children will face the challenge of having a financial discussion about issues associated with potential chronic illness, disability, mental incapacity or death. Rationally, we may know that the ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Adult Children, Money, Parents, Wills
Back-to-School Parent List
July 24, 2017
Create a morning routine for the entire household so things run smoothly. Get everyone up early enough to get ready for the day and do morning chores without rushing or feeling stressed. Communicate with your child’s teacher as soon ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & FamilyTags: Children, Converse, Parenting, School
Increase School Readiness (Right in Your Own Home)
June 26, 2017
There are many things you can do in your own home, that don’t cost a lot, but can increase your child’s school readiness skills. In the living room – Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure lamps, furniture, etc. Then count the inches ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & FamilyTags: Children, Converse, Parenting, School Readiness
6 Tips to Prevent Summer Weight Gain in Kids
June 13, 2017
They're home, and they're hungry. Summer for your child might be a time of activity and playing outside and with friends, but it also can be a time of video games or TV, boredom, and snacking. It can be easy to see why some kids gain weight, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyTags: Anikolai, Healthy, Kids, Nutrition, Snacks, Summer
Delicious and Healthy Cookout Tips
June 12, 2017
Summertime cookouts are a great way to bring people together but can put your family in a landmine of high fat and high sugar options. Luckily, you can still get the great cookout tastes and also feel good about you and your family’s health. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyTags: Anikolai, Cookouts, Eating, Food, Grilling, Healthy, Nutrition
Getting Married? Parenting? Retirement?
April 25, 2017
Money Smart Week offers tips for every life stage! Visit: http://www.moneysmartweek.org/learn READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Events And Activities, Financial Education