With August comes the end of summer vacation, the start of back to school shopping and scorching days despite the torrential rainstorms that traditionally take over Florida’s summer afternoons. August is also traditionally when high school ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
As a new school year starts, some students will spend time outside, in the fresh air. They’ll get their hands dirty growing food in school gardens. In the process, they may even improve their academic mastery. Those students are part of ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Health & Nutrition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A few decades ago, school cafeterias may have offered a lunch of a sandwich, fruit, chips and milk. Like most things, school lunch menus change. Today, students eat lunches that might include international flavors and a ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As students ready themselves for the upcoming lessons of this new school year, one lesson can start before they set foot in the classroom. University of Florida experts share just a few ways students can be environmentally ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – While shootings are on parents’ minds as the school year begins, children are even more susceptible to the stress and anxiety caused by previous events, said a University of Florida researcher. “The age of the child ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With so many extracurriculars available these days, parents and kids are overwhelmed with choices. To choose the right one, know what to prioritize, says Heather Kent, associate director of the Florida 4-H youth development ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- When children return to school this fall, some will encounter uncomfortable situations. For example, classmates might disrespect them or not be their friends anymore. But a University of Florida relationship expert says ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Mom’s school cafeteria may have offered a lunch of a hamburger, fruit, chips and milk. Your child’s dish is trendier and might include international flavors and a salad bar. As children return to school in August, these ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFASGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As they return to school, some students will eat healthier meals and snacks than they did during the summer, a University of Florida dietitian says. Laura Acosta, a lecturer in the UF/IFAS food science and human nutrition ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- To some parents, it can seem like children scan social media, TV and the Internet almost constantly. As we head toward a new school year, a University of Florida expert gives tips on how to deal with “screen time,” ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE