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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

The FOOd Fighters New Single/ La Misma Canción

by Joanna Courtemanche
April 1, 2021

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 the National Institutes of Health ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: Children, Healthy Food, Nutrition, Parenting

Sibling Rivalry-Lucha Libre

by Joanna Courtemanche
February 1, 2021

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 age. Although ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Family Life, Parenting

Masks, Germ Control, and the “New” Normal

by Joanna Courtemanche
January 5, 2021

(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. As medical advances ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Covid-19, Health, Parenting

Growing Resilient Teens and ‘Tweens

by Marnie Ward
July 17, 2020

Living and learning in uncertain times challenges families. This has been a particularly stressful time for parents, teens, and 'tweens (pre-teens) as they deal with isolation and loss of traditional summer activities. The ordinary, everyday ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: #worklife, 4-H, Parenting

Are Your Youth Learning…or Memorizing?

by Daniel Gonzalez
June 26, 2020

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - A short while ago I was speaking to a good friend while commuting home from work. We began sharing stories of being a young-professional in the field of education, including the joys and struggles of serving others. While ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Communication, Covid-19, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County 4-H, Parenting, Youth

Growing Family Mealtime

by Marnie Ward
June 5, 2020

How does that old saying go? The family that eats together……. Growing demands on free time and an increasing list of extracurricular activities combine to challenge modern families when it comes to family mealtime. While ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Parenting, Work Life

Using Facts: Tips For Communicating With Young Minds During A Global Pandemic

by Daniel Gonzalez
March 24, 2020

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - During this unique time in history, it is important to stick to the facts when speaking to one another, and especially the young minds of today. “The world’s greatest leaders and progressive thinkers have always ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Communication, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Global Pandemic, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County 4-H, Parenting, Youth

“Look Before You Lock: Preventing Child Hyperthermia in Hot Cars

by gwhitworth
April 30, 2018

Every summer, we hear tragic news reports about children left alone in cars and dying from overheating, also known as hyperthermia. These terrible incidents are unfortunately more common in the state of Florida. In most cases, the death of a ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Child Safety, Family Safety, Parenting, Vehicle Safety

Dealing with Toddler Temper Tantrums

by Diana Converse
April 25, 2018

Most parents have experienced the incredible tantrums of toddlers. My oldest child had perfected her tantrums to award-winner status until I finally figured out I had to change the way I reacted to her. After that, the other two seemed ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Converse, Discipline, Parenting, Tantrums, Toddlers

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