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Being Clutter Free: An Episode of Healthy Living Resources

Healthy Living Resources is a telecast presented by the Family and Consumer Sciences program specialists that will focus on health, wellness, and the impact that stress has on our lives. Whether it be financial struggle, or chronic disease management, stress can creep up as a result of many of the day to day events that […]

Lessons from a Flopped Pie

Usually, we can anticipate certain life events and traditions every year like celebrating at birthday parties, or joining cookouts in the summer, or hosting gatherings for holidays. Because of Covid-19, this year has not followed typical expectations. When families experience significant unexpected events, they are called nonnormative transitions or unanticipated transitions.  Examples include job loss, […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Laura Stanton, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Warren County and Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Perry County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Patrice Powers-Barker

SOURCES:

  • Brinkman, P. (2016). Eating Healthy During Stressful Times. Ohio State University. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5244
  • Eva, A. (2017). Why we should embrace mistakes in school. Greater Good Magazine. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_we_should_embrace_mistakes_in_school
  • Heer, C. & Rini, J. (2016). Stress Coping Methods. Ohio State University. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5242
  • Leonard, J. & Cofer, J., (2020). Pumpkins: Not Just for Jack-O-Lanterns and Pies. NC Cooperative Extension. https://randolph.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/10/pumpkins-not-just-for-jack-o-lanterns-and-pies/
  • Lindberg, E. (2019). Practicing gratitude can have profound health benefits, USC experts say. University of Southern California. https://news.usc.edu/163123/gratitude-health-research-thanksgiving-usc-experts/
  • McGinnis, D. (2018). Resilience, Life Events, and Well-Being During Midlife: Examining Resilience Subgroups. Journal of Adult Development. 25(3): 198–221. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6105201/
  • Mindfulness Practices. Wexner Medical Center. Ohio State University. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/integrative-complementary-medicine/resources/mindfulness-practices
  • Myers-Walls, J. & Willis Hepp, B.(2019). Overview and Introduction. NCFR Report: Nonnormative Transitions. Winter 2019. https://www.ncfr.org/ncfr-report/winter-2019
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2015). Spilt Milk – To Cry or Not to Cry. Live Smart Ohio. Ohio State University. https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/powers-barker-1osu-edu/spilt-milk-to-cry-or-not-to-cry/
  • Tonseth, C. (2018), Anticipated and Unanticipated Transitions as Triggers for Adult Learning. Creative Education. 9(2). https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=82379

Fall Vegetable Gardening for the Win

If you have never grown a fall vegetable garden before, now is the time to start. Some of the common benefits of planting a fall vegetable garden include: Many Ohio vegetables grow well in cooler weather Insect and disease pests may be less compared to earlier in the growing season A few vegetables like collards […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Melissa J. Rupp, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fulton County and Amy Stone, Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020)

REFERENCES:

  • Handling covid-19: Guidance for community gardens. (2019, April 21). North Carolina State Extension. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://fcs.osu.edu/sites/fcs/files/imce/PDFs/COVID/OSU_Community%20Gardens_COVID-19_042120.pdf
  • Grow what you know. (2018). Ohio State Insights. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://insights.osu.edu/food/recipe-gardens-work-you
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020). Gardening as a self-care practice. Live Smart Ohio. Ohio State University. Retrieved 07/10/20 from https://go.osu.edu/gardenselfcare
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020 updated). Planting a fall vegetable garden. Ohio State University. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://u.osu.edu/powers-barker.1/2019/07/24/planting-a-fall-vegetable-garden/
  • Voyle, G. (2012). Fall vegetable crops for your garden. Michigan State University Extension. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://www.canr.msu.edu/uploads/files/E3172_-_Fall_Vegetable_Crops_for_your_Garden.pdf
  • Woods, A. (2017). A walk in the woods. Live Smart Ohio, Ohio State University Extension. Retrieved 07/08/20 from https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/woods-485osu-edu/a-walk-in-the-woods-2/

Smart Parents Leading Smart Kids

As Ohio families with school-aged children head into the third week of learning at home, the experiences of different households have spanned the range from enjoying making the most of time together to worries about keeping up with school-work and life in general. Like many, this is my first experience of directing home learning during […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Roseanne E. Scammahorn, PhD, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Darke County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020, March 27)

SOURCES:

  • Armstrong, T., (2020). Seven things you should know about multiple intelligences. American Institute for Learning and Human Development. https://www.institute4learning.com/2020/03/10/7-things-you-should-know-about-multiple-intelligences/
  • Armstrong, T., (2014). You’re Smarter Than You Think. A Kid’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences, Second Edition, Revised & Updated. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing
  • Gardner, H., (1999). Intelligence reframed: Multiple intelligences for the 21st century. New York, NY: Basic Books.
  • Gardener, H., (n.d.) MI Oasis. The Official Authoritative Site of Multiple Intelligences. https://www.multipleintelligencesoasis.org/
  • Hartshorne, J. and Germine, L. (2015). When does cognitive functioning peak? The asynchronous rise and fall of different cognitive abilities across the life span. Psychological Science, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614567339
  • Checklist: Learning activities that connect with multiple intelligences. (2020). Scholastic. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/clip-save-checklist-learning-activities-connect-multiple-intelligences/
  • Terada, Y. (2018). Multiple Intelligences Theory: Widely used yet misunderstood. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/multiple-intelligences-theory-widely-used-yet-misunderstood

REFERENCES:

  • 5 Best Kids Yoga Videos on YouTube. (n.d.) Awake and Mindful. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://awakeandmindful.com/best-kids-yoga-videos-on-youtube/
  • Bookaboo Drum Kit. (2020). CBC Kids. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/games/bookaboo-drum-kit
  • Cincinnati Zoo is Bring the Zoo to You. (2020, March 16). Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/
  • Elise Gravel, Author Illustrator. (n.d.)Retrieved March 29, 2020 from http://elisegravel.com/en/livres/free-printables/?fbclid=IwAR3LkYbuCuUpSoHvHJ9Z6DFGtb6Uh3dWtgUS-jjKR1H6NBfb-90BF-wGmUI
  • LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Williems! Episode 01. (2020, March 16) Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
  • Kids Corner. (n.d.) Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.friendsofottawanwr.org/kids-corner.html
  • Powers-Barker, P., (2015, October 29). Do Brain Breaks Work? Live Smart Ohio.Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/powers-barker-1osu-edu/do-brain-breaks-work/
  • Reading at Home with Gail Boushy. (2020). The Daily CAFÉ. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.thedailycafe.com/content/reading-home-parents
  • Romano, A., (2020, March 12). Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video). Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
  • Staake, J., (2019, September 19). 16 Card Games That Will Turn Your Students Into Math Aces. We Are Teachers. Retrieved March 29, 2020 from https://www.weareteachers.com/math-card-games/?fbclid=IwAR3J8ZE74y_R_vByl39-H0H7SJsVYpTcFqKVCV_52j04Xylmj86q69iPOoU

Home Learning and Home Working

Many Ohioans work remotely. Many families in Ohio homeschool and many families have a Stay-at-Home parent. Although these different examples represent work, school and family roles, the recent closing of schools and many job sites have parents across the state wondering how best to meet the needs of these different obligations. On Friday March 13th, […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Whitney Gherman, MSW, Educator, Marion County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker

REFERENCES:

  • Extension Professionals Creed, https://extension.osu.edu/about/mission-vision-values/extension-professionals-creed
  • Family Team Work, Family Works, University of Illinois Extension,https://web.extension.illinois.edu/familyworks/learn-06.html
  • Home Schooling, Ohio Department of Education, http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Education-Options/Home-Schooling
  • Kelly, E., and Moen, P., (2007). Rethinking the clockwork of work: Why schedule control may pay off at work and home. Adv Dev Hum Resour. 2007 Nov; 9(4): 487–506. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4295783/
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020). Green is our theme. Live Smart Ohio Blog, Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences. https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/family-and-relationships/powers-barker-1osu-edu/green-is-our-theme/
  • Ray, B. (2017). A systematic review of the empirical research on selected aspects of homeschooling as a school choice. Journal of School Choice, 11(4), 604-621. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15582159.2017.1395638
  • Rushing, C., and Powell, L. (2015). Family Dynamics of the stay-at-home father and working mother relationship. American Journal of Men’s Health. 9 (5) 410-420. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1557988314549414
  • Senz, K. (2019). How companies benefit when workers work remotely. Harvard Business School. https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/how-companies-benefit-when-employees-work-remotely
  • The Importance of Family Routines. (2007). Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12. American Academy of Pediatrics. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/The-Importance-of-Family-Routines.aspx
  • Veritas. (2018). 3 Benefits of Family Routines and Rituals. American College of Pediatricians. https://www.acpeds.org/3-benefits-of-family-routines-and-rituals

Keep Rethinking Your Drink

In December, a three part series called Rethink Your Holiday Drink ran on the blog. Amy Meehan, our Healthy People Program Specialist, wrote about how sugary drinks can negatively impact our budgets and our health. This is true not only during the holidays, but all throughout the year! According to the Centers for Disease Control […]

WRITTEN BY: Maddi Taylor, Dietetic Intern, Marshall University

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • American Heart Association (2015). Rethink Your Drink: Reducing Sugary Drinks in Your Diet. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/%20SimpleCookingwithHeart/Rethink-Your-Drink-Reducing-Sugary-Drinks-in-Your-Diet_UCM_445267_Article.jsp#.WoMm4yXwaUl
  • American Heart Association (2017). Added Sugars. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/Added-Sugars_UCM_305858_Article.jsp#.WmjVJ1VG2fQ
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017). Get the Facts: Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Consumption. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/sugar-sweetened-beverages-intake.html
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2015). 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/

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