UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Mommy, Daddy, I want that candy bar. Can we get it? Please? As a parent, you might acquiesce when your child suddenly asks you to buy an item or two at the supermarket. If you’re an impulse buyer,… Read More
We’ve all heard of the evil step mother who played the saint around her husband and the villain around her step children, probably from watching or reading too many fairytales. I guess what I’m trying to say… Read More
After watching a video about putting “magic” on food so a dad could get his daughter to eat, I started thinking about the millions of tricks parents come up with to get their children to eat. According to… Read More
March kicks off National Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. A month in which we get to learn more about ways in which we can make a difference in helping those with disabilities reach their full potential. What exactly encompasses… Read More
Sibling rivalry is unavoidable, and often is just a call for attention. According to a study done by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, sibling rivalries are most prevalent among siblings of the same sex and those that are close in… Read More
(Desplazarse hacia abajo para español) As we enter the new year, it is important to note that the COVID-19 pandemic is still very real. Although unfortunate, we have been living through the pandemic for almost a year now…. Read More
Take Sustainability home to your family by checking out a Family Green Living Kit for free from any Sarasota County Public Library. Family Green Living Kits Sarasota County offers Family Green Living Kits, formerly known as the Family… Read More
Written by: Brenda Marty Jimenez, Extension Agent IV, Broward County Rachel Biderman, Extension Agent I, Miami-Dade County With the fast-paced nature of modern-day life and the effects of a pandemic, it can be challenging to find the time… Read More
Florida students can now learn the nine principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) — guidelines that help yards thrive and protect Florida’s waterways — from a new illustrated book, thanks to UF/IFAS Florida Master Gardener Volunteers. The book, “Growing Up… Read More
Talking to children about COVID-19 can be challenging for parents, family members, and other trusted adults. The goal is to help children make sense of what they hear from the media and others in a way that is… Read More
