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Mindful Parenting: Enjoy Every Moment

“Congratulations Graduates!!” In two short months, I will hear this exact phrase as my younger son Owen walks across the stage for his high school graduation. It seems like yesterday that Owen’s older brother Brandon walked across that same stage. As hard as it was for me to realize how it would affect me that […]

WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.417@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Joseph Maiorano, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Harrison County, maiorano.2@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/graduation-teen-high-school-student-995042/
  • Shawn Walker, Owen senior picture

SOURCES:

  • https://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/prepare-empty-nest
  • https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5243-0
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/money/harmon-416osu-edu/got-money-for-college/

REFERENCES:

  • Radar, Malisa & Sternweis, Laura. (July 3, 2017). Prepare for an Empty Nest. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
  • Powers-Barker, Patrice. (May 10. 2016). Introduction to Mindfulness. Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension.
  • Harmon, Misty. (November 15, 2017). Got Money?....For College. Family and Consumer Sciences Live Smart Ohio, Ohio State University Extension.

Who is In Your Household?

The population of the United States is aging, and the aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate. Since 1990, the percent of Americans over the age of 65 has tripled, and the trend is not slowing down! In the next few decades, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County

SOURCES:

  • Brubaker, T.H. and Brubacker, E. (1999). The Four Rs of Intergenerational Relationships: Implications for Practice. Michigan Family Review, 4(1): 5-15. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/mfr/4919087.0004.102/--four-rs-of-intergenerational-relationships-implications-for?rgn=main;view=fulltext.
  • Mather, M. (2016). Fact Sheet: Aging in the United States. Population Reference Bureau. http://www.prb.org/Publications/Media-Guides/2016/aging-unitedstates-fact-sheet.aspx.
  • Spence, L. and Radunovich, H.L. (2016). Developing Intergenerational Relationships. University of Florida IFAS Extension. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1007.

A Weddinggg

Have you ever dreamt about the joy, nay, the ecstasy of a blissful romantic wedding? You can all but smell the delicate rose petals, hand-strewn along the aisle that you and Mr. or Miss Right float down on your way to the altar. You dreamily gaze into your spouse’s eyes as you say, “I do.” […]

WRITTEN BY: Joseph Maiorano, PHD, Family and Consumer Sciences, Harrison County Ohio, maiorano.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/human-child-girl-face-in-thoughts-745078/

SOURCES:

  • https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/05/08/be-prepared-scout-motto-origin/
  • https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%201052-09_1.PDF
  • https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5196

REFERENCES:

  • Futris, T. & Richardson, E. 2013. Are We Compatible? University of Georgia. Downloaded on February 22, 2018 from: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%201052-09_1.PDF
  • Newby, K. 2010. After You say, “I Do”: Adjusting to Marriage. Ohio State University Extension. Downloaded on February 22, 2018 from: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/FLM-FS-2-01-R10
  • Wiley, A. R. 2007. Connecting as a couple: Communication skills for healthy relationships. The Forum for Family and Consumer Sciences, 12 (1). Downloaded on February 22, 2018 from: https://projects.ncsu.edu/ffci/publications/2007/v12-n1-2007-spring/wiley/fa-11-wiley.php
  • Spires, C. 2010. Resolving Conflict Constructively and Respectfully. Ohio State University Extension. Downloaded on February 26, 2018. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5196

Helping Children Cope After a Disaster

Fire is FAST! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can become a major fire. It only takes minutes for a fire to become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. Fires, or other types of disasters, can leave children feeling frightened, confused and insecure. Disasters affect everyone and therefore […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Washington County.

REVIEWED BY: Lorrissa Dunfee, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Belmont County.

SOURCES:

  • https://www.ready.gov/home-fires
  • https://www.ready.gov/kids/parents/coping

For the Sex Talk, “Er…Uhm…Well,” Might Not be the Best Reply

Studies suggest that children whose parents provide them with education about sex are less likely to participate in risky and irresponsible sexual behavior. In addition talking with children about sex may help protect children from sexual abuse, early sexual activity, and teen pregnancy.(Parent Toolkit; McCoy, 2017). So, if you have been avoiding that important topic, […]

WRITTEN BY: Joseph Maiorano, PHD, Family and Consumer Sciences, Harrison County Ohio, maiorano.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-father-and-son-sundown-1082129/

REFERENCES:

  • Parent Toolkit: Talk about Sex: A guide to help parents communicate with their children on sexuality issues. Ministry of Education-Singapore. Downloaded on November 30, 2017 from https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/programmes/social-emotional-learning/sexuality-education/files/parent-booklet.pdf
  • McCoy, J. 2017. Sex: The dreaded talk. Parenting Again. University of Illinois Extension. Downloaded on December 1, 2017 from http://extension.illinois.edu/grandparents/article.cfm?ID=5141&IssueID=5215

Family Traditions

My family played football on Thanksgiving in the street after our Thanksgiving feast, my brother always put a rock in one of the Easter eggs for the Easter egg hunt, and my sister always sends a picture of herself in a happy holidays shirt for EVERY holiday. No matter how big or how small, all […]

WRITTEN BY: Katie LaPlant, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences- Ottawa & Sandusky Counties

REVIEWED BY: Amy Meehan, MPH, Healthy People Program Specialist

SOURCES:

  • http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ccdms/facts/121204.html
  • https://foreverfamilies.byu.edu/Pages/family/Creating-Meaningful-Family-Traditions.aspx

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