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Shannon Carter

Nature Deficit Disorder

That phrase was coined by author Richard Louv in his book “Last Child in the Woods” to describe the phenomena of children and youth becoming disconnected from nature. Adults can certainly suffer from nature deficit disorder, but chances are, most adults spent more time outside as children than our kids do today. Research is linking […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Candace Heer, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Photo taken and edited by Shannon Carter; original idea for text on picture taken from popular press

SOURCES:

  • Children and Nature Network. https://www.childrenandnature.org/about/nature-deficit-disorder/
  • Kellert, Stephen R. Building for Life: Designing and Understanding the Human-Nature Connection. Island Press, Washington. 2005.
  • Li, Qing. Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function. Environ Health Prev Med. 2010 January; 15(1): 9–17. Published online 2009 March 25. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2793341/
  • Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder Algonquin Books, 2005.
  • PBS.org. Getting Your Kids to Plug Into Nature. http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2012/03/getting-your-kids-to-plug-into.htmling Your Kids to Plug Into Nature

Yoga for Kids!?

What is yoga? The word yoga comes from ancient Indian language of Sanskrit word meaning ‘union.’ Yoga is the coming together of body and mind. Yoga is performing a series of poses and also about breathing and relaxation, which makes people feel more calm, clear-minded and refreshed. Yoga has been around for about 6,000 years, […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Kathy Green, Extension Educator, Clark County, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • http://www.uaex.edu/4h-youth/activities-programs/healthy-living/curriculum.aspx
  • http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/yoga/The Benefits of Yoga for Children.html
  • http://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/sport-and-fitness/why-yoga-and-kids-go-together/

Positivity at Work

Have you noticed others being negative at work? Do you hear co-workers complaining, but no one seems to be coming up with solutions to problems? When we are negative, our brains shut off the outside world and limit the options we see around us. Negativity affects morale, performance and productivity. Author Jon Gordon and the […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/approval-female-gesture-hand-happy-15914/

SOURCES:

  • Achor, S. The Orange Frog: A Parable based on Positive Psychology. 2013.
  • Gordon, J. www.JonGordon.com, “The No Complaining Rule” and “The Energy Bus”.
  • Gottschalk, M. “6 Ways to Build a More Positive Workplace.” April 29, 2013. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/04/29/6-ways-to-build-a-more-positive-workplace

Downsize Your Worries

Do you ever have worries pressing on you? Do they seem to ‘super-size’ or grow in intensity as the day wears on, until you feel like a dark cloud is hanging over you? Worries have a way of taking on a life of their own in our minds. When worry brings on a panicky feeling, […]

Holiday Stress Relief

Do you find yourself feeling stressed by the chaos and busy-ness that typically comes with the month of December? You’re not alone. Working Americans are stressed out to begin with working long hours, fighting traffic, caring for aging parents or young children and paying the bills. Then add holidays on top of all that! Juggling […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Candace Heer, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County

SOURCES:

  • National Institute of Health
  • https://nccih.nih.gov/health/stress
  • https://nccih.nih.gov/health/stress/relaxation.htm
  • https://nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation
  • American Psychological Association. “Holiday Stress.” Research Study by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner. December 2006.
  • http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2006/12/women-stress.aspx

Crisis Mode

If you have ever spent any time in your life in a crisis situation, you know the feelings of stress, anxiety, panic and hopelessness that come with it. Crises come in many forms and can hit anyone at any point in his or her life. I spent a few weeks in crisis recently when my […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County.

REVIEWED BY: Christine Kendle, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County.

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • The Student Affairs Collective. https://studentaffairscollective.org/learning-through-the-pain-developing-from-crisis/

SOURCES:

  • University of Florida’s Counseling and Wellness Center http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/maintaining-the-balance-a-self-help-guide-for-students.aspx
  • OSU Wexner Medical Center Patient Education http://wexnermedical.osu.edu/patient-care/healthcare-services/integrative-complementary-medicine/mindfulness-practices

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