Category: Relationships & Family

Strengthen your relationship through the Art of Effective Communication

by Nelly Nelson
January 26, 2022

As we endure another prolonged season of stressors for couples and families across the state of Florida, there has never been a better time to focus on strengthening our relationships. UF/IFAS Extension is offering an online virtual event to ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Communication, Couples Relations, Couples Training, Online Event, Relationship, Special Event

The Gift of Trees: 2023

by Alyssa Vinson
December 29, 2021

The Gift of Trees Muffled in leaf litter, I stepped carefully, reverently toward the towering column. Unafraid, I knelt softly and pressed my hands on the smooth bark. Solace, solitude, and sanctuary provided by the sturdy boughs. I sat listening ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
Tags: Arbor Day, Family, Featured Hot Topic, Fun, Special Event, Trees

What Parents Need to Know About Back to School in 2020

by Nelly Nelson
August 5, 2020

As a parent, keeping kids safe is our top priority when our children return to school. This year will be very different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The thought of how the schools, administrators and teachers will be handling this in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family
Tags: Mental Health, New School Year

Ensure School is in Session While Working from Home

by Nelly Nelson
May 18, 2020

With classrooms being cleared out to support social distancing, parents everywhere are left to handle their kids’ education. Some families are having an easier time than others, but overall, this is a challenge that few could anticipate. Some ... READ MORE

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

Happier couples create happier communities!

by Nelly Nelson
November 5, 2019

Unhealthy relationships have been shown to cause lower test scores in children, increase stress levels, cause family violence and economically depressed communities. Relationships classes to couples would improve these deficits at home. The ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Couples Classes, Couples Relationships

Our Way instead of My Way

by Nelly Nelson
November 5, 2019

Communities are made up of all types of families, couples facing a variety of challenges. Many are learning new parenting skills. Often they are getting to know the children of their partner and building a relationship with them. This experience ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Couples Relations, Pre-marital Education

Dining In National Day

by Nelly Nelson
November 15, 2018

In 2018, the initiative will have a special focus on the emotional and social aspects of family mealtime. Physical health and well-being includes eating well, physical activity and good rest all which can impact relationships. Please join the ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: Health And Nutrition, Relationships And Family

An Answer to Spoken and Unspoken Requests

by Nelly Nelson
November 14, 2018

By Jessica Vernold Program Instructor SMART Couples Program Couple relationships and Marriages account for a large part of the community’s population and these relationships impact many from immediate family and children, to extended family, ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: Couples, Couples Relations, Relationships And Family

Premarital Couples Education

by Nelly Nelson
November 6, 2018

Before You Tie the Knot (BYTK) is a premarital couple’s education curriculum that blends practical skills with an understanding of human needs to enhance healthy relationship knowledge and skills. BYTK is research-informed, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: Premarital Couple's Education, Premarital Couples

Creating Real Impact with our Audience in Relationship Classes in Manatee County

by Nelly Nelson
September 13, 2018

From the instructor's point of view, sometimes we doubt the real impact that we are have with our instruction on our audience. The Smart Couples project in Manatee County has received these statements from our participants attending the Elevate ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Couples, Instruction, Real Impacts, Relationships, Strengthen Families

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