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 UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
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 is critical for… Read More
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… Read More
There is no other job in the world that is as frustrating and difficult as parenting today’s children. Likewise, there is no other job in the world that has such wonderful rewards! As children grow through the “ages… Read More
Infants are social creatures and they love to see your smiling face. Around six-weeks old, your baby will start to smile back at you. As a parent, how you interact with your baby from day one has a… Read More
by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state… Read More
We know that children do best when they themselves want to succeed. We also know it’s essential to emphasize the importance of education and make it a priority in our homes. The challenge we have as parents is… Read More
Create a morning routine for the entire household so things run smoothly. Get everyone up early enough to get ready for the day and do morning chores without rushing or feeling stressed. Communicate with your child’s teacher as… Read More
There are many things you can do in your own home, that don’t cost a lot, but can increase your child’s school readiness skills. In the living room – Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure lamps,… Read More
Question: Is it possible to eat healthy at a BBQ? What are the best choices? Answer: Of course it is! In this guide you’ll find that healthy eating at a BBQ is easier than you think. With summer comes beautiful sunshine… Read More
