CD9
10 Most Common Problems Teenagers Face Nowadays it seems as though teens are glued to social media platforms, texting, and gaming. CD9! Most commonly known as a law enforcement code to signal danger in a… Read More
Category: Relationships & Family
The Other Mother
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… Read More
The FOOd Fighters New Single/ La Misma Canción
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… Read More
More than a Diagnosis/Mas que un Diagnostico
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…. Read More
Valentine’s Day Chocolate, A Gift of Love or a Gift of Health?
Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love and one of the most popular holidays to give and receive chocolate. Chocolate is the most sought out candy for this holiday. According to “Fortunly.com/statics/valentines-day-spending,” American’s spent $1.8… Read More
Sibling Rivalry-Lucha Libre
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… Read More
Masks, Germ Control, and the “New” Normal
(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… Read More
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
Marriage and Money: 5 Building Blocks for Success
A successful strategy for handling money with a partner means establishing procedures and understanding emotional implications. Establishing procedures and taking a look at the numbers can reduce uncertainty and conflict. Honestly working through emotional aspects… Read More
Dealing with Toddler Temper Tantrums
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… Read More