Category: Health & Nutrition

Applying the Three Secrets of Resilient People to Your Life During a Pandemic

by Shawn Jackson
October 6, 2021

The COVID Pandemic has been a source of stress and adversity for adults and youth alike over the last year. Many have seen their lives turned upside down due to loss of a job, change in working conditions, home schooling of children, and in ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Anxiety, Depression, Living, Mental Health, Pandemic, Recovery, Resilience, Resilient People

Family Gardening During Pandemic Rises

by Shawn Jackson
June 28, 2021

One of the unexpected results of the pandemic during the last year has been the increase of families in the yard and garden. As a matter of fact, according to a new survey released by Scott's Miracle Grow, over half of the US population (55%) ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Relationships & Family
Tags: Family, Gardening, Lawn, Vegetables, Yard, Youth

Gardening Teaches Youth Responsibility

by Shawn Jackson
June 24, 2021

Trying to teach youth to be more responsible can be very frustrating. Taking out the trash or cleaning their bedroom often leads to procrastinating and arguing. Feeding pets may be a job that as a parent, you don't feel like the child is at ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: Family, Garden, Gardening, Responsibility, Youth

Plan Time for Kids Outdoor Activity

by Shawn Jackson
April 15, 2020

As family’s daily routines have been turned upside down due to the COVID19 Virus and stay at home mandates, it may be a great time to rethink some of your child’s daily schedule and play habits. It’s pretty obvious that todays technology ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Activity, Exercise, Fresh Air, Kids, Outdoors, Pandemic, Social Distancing

Container Gardening with Kids

by Shawn Jackson
April 14, 2020

When trying to find the perfect outdoor activity for children, consider container gardening. There are many benefits to kids gardening from the educational to the physical benefits. But one of the best things is your kids will love it! It ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Container Gardening, Fruits, Gardening, Herbs, Kids, Nutrition, Plants, Raised Bed, Vegetables, Youth

Making Use of That Fall Pumpkin

by Shawn Jackson
November 26, 2019

With Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to clear out those fall decorations in order to make room for Christmas trees, lights, and gingerbread houses. But think again before tossing out that big orange pumpkin! Especially if it's ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Decorations, Fall, Family, Kids, Pumkin

Coping With Back-to-School Anxiety

by Shawn Jackson
July 22, 2019

As everyone is wrapping up their summer vacation, reality is setting in for kids that a new school year is quickly approaching. For some, it’s a time of excitement and enthusiasm because they will be seeing old friends, making new ones and ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Anxiety. Depression, Family, School

Coconut Oil: Friend or Foe?

by Jana Hart
July 5, 2018

Do you use coconut oil, coconut flour, or shredded coconut in the dishes you prepare at home? Is the consumption of coconut healthy as long as it is in moderation? There are many claims on social media and from health professionals that there ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Coconut, Coconut Oil, Cooking, Heart Health, Heatlh, Nutrition

Salt & Sodium: Tips to Help You Cut Back

by Jana Hart
May 1, 2018

Its clear that Americans have a taste for salt, but salt plays a role in high blood pressure. Everyone, including kids, should reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about 1 teaspoon of salt). Adults age ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Dining, Eating, Food, Health, Nutition, Salt, Sodium

Go Further with Food: National Nutrition Month 2018

by Jana Hart
March 15, 2018

Go Further With Food No matter how old or young you are, healthy eating is equally important. National Nutrition Month is here to help you spring into a new season with a happier, healthier you! What is National Nutrition Month? March ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: National, Nutrition, Nutrition Month

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