School is back in session this Wednesday, August 18th, and our 4-Hers are ready to learn! The University of Florida and Broward County Parks and Recreation offers a positive youth development program through 4-H.. We provide youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthThe University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has experts for back-to-school news stories on head lice, lunchbox germs & more. 1. HEAD LICE: Head lice, an easily transferable pest, are often found in children due ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
With August comes the end of summer vacation, the start of back to school shopping and scorching days despite the torrential rainstorms that traditionally take over Florida’s summer afternoons. August is also traditionally when high school ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The last week of July is upon us. Back-to-school season can be stressful for some families. Budgets are tight, prices are rising, and the school supply list feels longer than ever. Below are five tips to consider or complete as the new school ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
As students return to the classroom, good nutrition is one of the most important tools for setting them up for success. A well-balanced diet helps children stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Whether your child is starting kindergarten ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
As backpacks are packed, lunchboxes are labeled, and alarm clocks are set, one of the most critical, yet often overlooked parts, of back-to-school prep is getting children back on a consistent sleep schedule. While school supplies and homework ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
From packing healthy lunches to fitting in family physical activities, keep your kids on the right track this school year with these tips. Eat Healthy Eating healthy can be challenging especially as days get busy with back-to-school. Use these ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
The start of school is here! If you can pair sales with the sales tax holiday, it is a great time to stock up on school supplies that kids will need throughout the school year. Markers, pens, paints, and paper are tools for drawing and painting. ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Breakfast is free in Pasco County schools this school year. It’s important to encourage your child to have breakfast, whether it’s at home or at school. Here are a few things to know about this important meal: You don’t have to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
It’s Back-to-School time once again. Whether you are shopping for your children, for yourself, or for your classroom, now is the time to save a little bit during sales-tax-free days. Starting today, July 24th through August 6th, 2023, ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life