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Self-care for the Caregiver

Caregivers often have self-imposed expectations, pressuring them to feel they should be able to handle every situation that they encounter with little or no support or assistance. There is this tremendous pressure to “do it all,” taking care of children and aging parents while maintaining a career and the home. Instead of having a sense […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, Scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Kellie Lemly, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, lemly.2@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • sarcifilippo from Pixabay

SOURCES:

  • The Caregiver Toolbox: Guide to Independent Living - http://www.coaaa.org/cms/images/docs/guides/COAAA_Caregiver_Toolbox.pdf
  • 10 Tips for Family Caregivers - https://caregiveraction.org/resources/10-tips-family-caregivers
  • Care Community - https://caregiveraction.org/forum
  • Defining The Help You Need - https://caregiveraction.org/defining-help-you-need
  • Depression - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
  • Strategies for Coping with Caregiver Stress - https://www.agingcare.com/articles/strategies-for-coping-with-caregiver-stress-135916.htm

REFERENCES:

  • Area Agency of Aging (2018). The Caregiver Toolbox: Guide to Independent Living. Retrieved February 6, 2020, from http://www.coaaa.org/cms/images/docs/guides/COAAA_Caregiver_Toolbox.pdf
  • Aging In Place (February 2020). Caregiver Burnout. Retrieved February 6, 2020, from https://www.aginginplace.org/caregiver-burnout/
  • Caregiver Action Network. (2020). 10 Tips for Family Caregivers. Retrieved February 6, 2020, from https://caregiveraction.org/resources/10-tips-family-caregivers
  • Caregiver Action Network. (2020). Care Community. Retrieved April 17, 2020, from https://caregiveraction.org/forum
  • Caregiver Action Network. (2020). Defining The Help You Need. Retrieved April 17, 2020, from https://caregiveraction.org/defining-help-you-need
  • Caregiver Action Network. (2020). RESPITE: Time Out for Caregivers. Retrieved April 17, 2020, from https://caregiveraction.org/respite-time-out-caregivers-part-1
  • National Institute of Mental Health, (2018). Depression. Retrieved on April 17, 2020, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
  • Sollitto, M. (October 2019). Strategies for Coping with Caregiver Stress. Retrieved February 20, 2020, from https://www.agingcare.com/articles/strategies-for-coping-with-caregiver-stress-135916.htm
  • Smith, M. (October 2019). Caregiver Stress and Burnout. Retrieved February 6, 2020, from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/caregiver-stress-and-burnout.htm

It Takes A Village: Food Allergy Awareness Week

When our son was 2 years old, he asked to eat a walnut he saw in our pantry. Less than 20 minutes later, he was in an ambulance being rushed to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. On that day in 2008, our son became 1 of the 32 million people in the United States that have potentially […]

WRITTEN BY: Laura Stanton, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Warren County.

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

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Kids With Food Allergies (www.kidswithfoodallergies.org)

SOURCES:

  • Facts and Statistics. Food Allergy Research and Education. Retrieved from: https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/facts-and-statistics
  • Food Allergy Facts and Figures. Kids With Food Allergies. Retrieved from: https://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/food-allergy-facts.aspx
  • How a Child Might Describe a Reaction. Food Allergy Research and Education. Retrieved from: https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/how-child-might-describe-reaction

I Should Have… Regrets Do Not Have to Be Forever

I should have read more to my kids… I should have spent less time at work… I should have had more courage… I should have spent less time worrying about what other think about me… I should have left that job months ago… I should have saved more money… I should have said thank you […]

WRITTEN BY: Dennis DeCamp, M.Ed., Family and Consumer Science Educator, Scioto County, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Treva Williams, M.Ed., Family and Consumer Science Educator, Scioto County, Ohio State University Extension

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • lovethispic.com
  • Nina Amir

SOURCES:

  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-smart/201902/the-fear-regret-and-its-consequences
  • https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_let_go_of_an_old_regret
  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/53rh7sYP8rRLWqSXXx6Tkkd/why-it-is-good-to-feel-regre

Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Spring Break During Stay at Home Order

Although the proverb “when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade” might conjure up an image of a relaxing summer day with a tall glass of cold lemonade, the actual steps of making the most of a sour situation is not really “easy peasy, lemon squeezy”! This household is giving it a try during our […]

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

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Patrice Powers-Barker

SOURCES:

  • DeFrain, J., Stinnett, N. (2008, September). Creating a strong family, American family strengths inventory. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/g1881.pdf
  • Enjoying your child. (2020) University of Delaware. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/fact-sheets/enjoying-your-child/
  • Extension Professionals’ Creed. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://extension.osu.edu/about/mission-vision-values/extension-professionals-creed
  • Kids in the Kitchen. USDA. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/audience/children/kids-kitchen
  • LEGO Challenge: 30 days of play calendar. (2020, March 14). That Brick Life. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://thatbricklife.com/lego-challenge-30-days-of-play-calendar/?fbclid=IwAR1Chc1wktCA6COUvkcr75jfMOJTYjHeFBYE7u_qT23YK_0vJWwU42O5fCY
  • McGauley, J., and Anderson, R. (2020, March 17). Google Earth has virtual tours of 31 national parks in the U.S. Thrillist. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/google-earth-virtual-tours-of-us-national-parks?fbclid=IwAR1YyL_NWSeTJUiahW83aPZ4Lc6lzAiZxDA-wKFGyuLHf9hCjLNUeF6_QAw
  • Romano, A. (2020, March 12). Stuck at home? These 12 famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your couch (video). Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home. Travel and Leisure. Retrieved https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
  • Stay at home order frequently asked questions. (2020, April 2). Ohio Department of Health. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/families-and-individuals/stay-at-home-information/stay-at-home-order-frequently-asked-questions
  • Virtual field trip - Amazon Rain Forest. (2014, November 1). VirtualFieldTripsnet. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEsV5rqbVNQ&feature=youtu.be.
  • Let’s Get Digital: Virtual Attractions + Activities. (2020, March 23). Ohio.org. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://ohio.org/lets-get-digital-virtual-attractions-activities/
  • What’s in your fridge? (2020). My Fridge Food. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://myfridgefood.com/

Rose, Thorn and Bud

Have you ever participated in an icebreaker or round robin based on roses and thorns? The game is to name one good thing (a rose) and one bad thing (a thorn), usually about your day. While it is often applied in a variety of group settings, it can also be introduced to household members who […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fairfield County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Red maple flowering by Amy Stone
  • Roses from Pixabay

SOURCES:

  • Giving thanks can make you happier (2020). Harvard Health Publishing. Harvard Medical School. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
  • Gonzalez, A. (2018, May 24). A mindful way to reflect: Rose, thorn, and bud. Mindful Schools. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://www.mindfulschools.org/inspiration/mindful-reflection/
  • Kumar, A., Killingsworth, M., and Gilovich, T. (2014, August 21). Waiting for merlot: Anticipatory consumption of experiential and material purchases. Psychological Science. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614546556
  • Lieberman, M., Eisenberger, N., Crockett, M., Tom, S., Pfeifer, S., and Way, B. (2007). Putting feelings into words: Affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli. Psychological Science. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17576282
  • Rose and thorn. (2020). The Family Dinner Project. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/fun_content/rose-and-thorn/
  • Treber, M. (2019, December 2). I’m dining in. Live Healthy Live Well. Retrieved April 2, 2020 from https://livehealthyosu.com/tag/dine-in-day/

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

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