Tag: children

Strengthening Families 10-14 Program Strengthens Community Bonds at Kingdom Culture Church

by Abbey Tharpe
November 14, 2025

Community Families Unite for Strengthening Families Program Taylor County families recently came together at Kingdom Culture Church to participate in the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10–14, a seven-week series designed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: #TaylorCounty, 4-H, Children, Family, Youth
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Tablets and Cell Phones for Kids 10+: What Families Should Know

by Abbey Tharpe
September 3, 2025

Technology is part of everyday life for young people. By the time children reach middle school, many already own or borrow a phone or tablet for communication, learning, or entertainment. Parents often wonder how much is too much, and schools ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: 4-H, Cell Phones, Children, Family, School, Taylor County, Technologyandkids
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Fueling Young Minds: Back-to-School Nutrition Tips, Recipes, and Lunchbox Ideas

by Lori Wiggins
August 4, 2025

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,
Tags: Back To School, Children, Cooking, Family, Health, Healthy, Lunch Box Ideas, Nutrition, Taylor County

Heart of 4-H: Cultivating Gratitude in Youth

by ambernorris
May 9, 2024

Gift giving occasions can teach youth the benefits of gratitude. These adults may be someone the youth may want to thank.  Many times, around holidays and special occasions we buy gifts for others to show our gratitude.  You may ask yourself, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Central Florida, Children, Citizenship, Communications, Family, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Tampa, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth

New 4-H Year: Information about 4-H and how to Enroll

by ambernorris
February 26, 2024

I am so excited that you are here to learn more about 4-H in Hillsborough County. 4-H is for all youth ages 8-18. Our motto is to Make the Best Better. We foster the spark in youth. One way to explain a "spark" (Benson, 2008) is something ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Amber Norris, Anorris, Central Florida, Children, Family, Florida, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Parenting

UF/IFAS study highlights the need for more on-the-job safety

by Brad Buck
August 9, 2022

Some workplaces can be dangerous. In fact, more than 2 million people were injured or got sick in America, while on the job in the private sector in 2021. That’s why University of Florida researcher Serap Gorucu and her colleagues make ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Bystanders, Children, Injuries, Machine Operators, Occupational Safety And Health Administration, Serap Gorucu, Serious Injuries, Skid Steer Loaders, Workplace Safety

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