Trying to save for college for yourself or your kids? Maybe you get extra cash as gifts during the holidays from a benevolent relative and want to put it to good use? Or perhaps you are the benevolent relative and want to give a child a gift that will make a bigger difference than the […]
Focus on Health, Wellness with OSU Extension
National surveys show increasing interest in diet and nutrition over the past two decades. But with so much often-conflicting information coming at people today, it can be difficult to separate the whole wheat from the junk food chaff. That’s where Ohio State University Extension comes in. As OSU Extension celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, […]
A Daily Dose of Gratitude
Want a healthier family? Give thanks every day. Does this sound too good to be true? What would happen if we extended the tradition of giving thanks and instead of celebrating “Thanksgiving” just once a year during the designated holiday, we turned it into a permanent habit? Researchers say such gratitude would be rewarded with […]
A New Resource from FCS: Smart Eating for Young Children – Now Available!
Good nutrition and a balanced diet in early childhood help kids grow up healthy, and have the potential to positively impact lifelong eating behaviors and overall health. Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences produced a 26-page booklet called Smart Eating for Young Children, a publication providing professionals and families with practical information and […]
How to Make Your Own Baby Food (Infographic)
With a little planning and the right tools, you can make foods for your baby at home. Learn how with this new infographic from OSU Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences!
OSU Extension Helps Bolster Healthy Relationships
Strong, sound relationships play a critical part in a person’s well-being and life satisfaction. That’s clear from years of social research, but it’s just one reason why Ohio State University Extension devotes resources to programs on Healthy Relationships. “Our goal is to help empower families to have positive communication skills and provide them with an […]