Category: Relationships & Family

Holiday Travel Tips

by Alicia Betancourt
November 29, 2023

Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case of ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Adaptable, Airline Apps, Airport, Arrive Early, Book In Advance, Books, Budget, Carry-on Luggage, Chargers, Crowds, Download, Drive, Enjoyable Journey, Essentials, Family, Flexibility, Fly, Friends, Holiday Travel, Itinerary, Jumper Cables, Last Minute, Laundry Bag, Leave Early, Long Lines, Medications, Money, Movies, Non-peak Hours, Off-peak Days, Pack Light, Podcasts, Positive Mindset, Potential Delays, Power Bank, Preparation, Prices, Raincoat, Reimbursement, Safe Travels, Safety Kit, Save Money, Security Checks, Sense Of Humor, Snacks, Spare Tire, Time, Tips, Travel Apps, Travel Documents, Travel Insurance, Unexpected Challenges, Water Bottles, Waze, Weather Delay, Weather Delays

The Pursuit of Knowledge: Benefits of Lifelong Learning

by Alicia Betancourt
October 12, 2023

Lifelong Learning has become essential in a world constantly changing due to fast-moving technology, evolving job fields, and shifting cultural norms. When someone is a lifelong learner, they continually try to learn new things and gain new ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Learning, Mental Health

Forget the supply chain, have a greener holiday

by Alicia Betancourt
October 18, 2021

The holidays are not here yet, I know. But the media is reporting holiday chaos. With shipping disruptions and limited supply they insist that we need to be shopping NOW! Maybe this year we can rethink what and with who we want to celebrate. After ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budget, Eco, Gifts, Green Living, Holiday

Feeling Burned Out?

by Alicia Betancourt
May 18, 2020

Steps You Can Take to Identify (and fix) Burn-out Is work getting you down? Are you an essential worker? Has your workplace closed or are you working from home? Dealing with COVID-19, most of us are increasingly anxious, frustrated and fearful. ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Stress, Work From Home, Work Life Balance

Everyone Has Their Own Normal

by Alicia Betancourt
May 6, 2020

I keep hearing about the ‘new normal’ due to this global pandemic. For me, whenever someone refers to ‘normal’ I usually counter with “define normal.” Life has taught me that everyone really has their own normal. The Oxford English ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19

Staying Motivated at Work (and in crisis)

by Alicia Betancourt
April 28, 2020

Some people say this crisis means the end of business as usual. I am not sure about that. What I DO know is that it has been hard to stay on task and stay motivated when there is so much uncertainty in the world and in how we get our jobs done.We’ve ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Stress, Work From Home, Work Life Balance

Family Bonding

by kgabel
May 20, 2016

Family game night promotes bonding. Photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org Warmer weather is here and it is time to plan some fun activities with the family. This is also the time of year when many city organizations have prepared ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Bonding, Family, Living Well In The Panhandle

Youth and Video Games

by kgabel
September 28, 2015

From instant messaging classmates to researching on the Internet, today’s youth are increasingly using electronic media for many different purposes. Youth also use electronics recreationally through activities such as downloading music and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Activities, Children, Family Hot Topic, Gaming, Hobbies, Teens And Youth, Video Games, Youth, Youth Development

Helping Children with Homework

by kgabel
September 21, 2015

While many students may not enjoy homework, it teaches them organizational skills and lets them work independently. Completing homework each night also provides practice for what they learned in class. Homework can also be beneficial to parents ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Back To School, Children, Education And School, Family Hot Topic, Homework, Parenting

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