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Thank you

When I was a kid, my mom would remind me to say “Thank you” when someone gave me a gift or did something for me. Now, as a mother, I remind my own kids to say “Thank you” for those same reasons. For some people it is simple and easy to show gratitude and appreciation, […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County, dellifield.2@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/thankful-thanks-grateful-thank-you-1081614/

SOURCES:

  • http://ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/welcome/features/2015-2016/11/20151125_gratitude.html
  • http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2012/08/health-benefits.aspx
  • http://news.uga.edu/releases/print/research-links-gratitude-positive-marital-outcomes-1015/
  • https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/tips_for_keeping_a_gratitude_journal/
  • https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/ten_ways_to_become_more_grateful1/

Stressed for Success: Managing the Pressure as a College Student

As August begins many parents prepare to send their children back to a college campus. Once the semester begins it is easy to become overwhelmed with classes and commitments, increased expectations, and balancing responsibilities.  As a current college student at The Ohio State University I understand how hard it can be to protect your mental […]

WRITTEN BY: Guest Author - Abby Motter, motter.109@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County, heer.7@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • https://www.adaa.org/finding-help/helping-others/college-students/facts
  • http://www.campusmindworks.org/students/self_care/managing_stress.asp
  • http://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/01/stressed-america.aspx

REFERENCES:

  • https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
  • https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/integrative-complementary-medicine/mindfulness-practices

A New Timeout

Is time-out in your parenting toolbox? For most parents, this discipline strategy involves putting your child in a certain place for approximately one minute per year of the child’s age. A parent controls the event and the child is mostly passive. Because few humans, including children, can sit for long periods, three minutes is an eon to […]

WRITTEN BY: Joseph Maiorano, PhD, Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Harrison County Extension, maiorano.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist, OSU Extension Family & Consumer Sciences, woods.485@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/boy-smiling-sitting-stool-careful-286804/

REFERENCES:

  • Oersterreich, L. (2001) Understanding Children: Disciplining your preschooler. Downloaded from: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1529B.pdf

Be On The Lookout

Anyone can experience a mental health problem. Unfamiliar of what mental health means? “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices (http://www.mentalhealth.gov).” Are you aware if you or someone you know is […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Science Educator Washington County

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University

REFERENCES:

  • https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health/index.html#early
  • https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/friends-family-members/index.html

Fighting Fair

Conflict for many is uncomfortable, especially conflict with our significant other, family, and friends. However, studies have shown that not only is conflict normal in relationships, it should be expected! Conflict is so common and expected in relationships that there are rules and information about how to fight and how to fight fairly. Take a […]

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

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

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://www.flickr.com/photos/oweniverson/3156911660/in/photolist-a12Lth-TJKTx-jqdbNf-DeJSh-4q21ET-r2uNQQ-7x23Rv-9UkmaU-7Ht95A-o47fQa-pS6Y5K-f9n9B9-5dTwMs-7jewYE-fFmv9Z-abkfSj-4B6E67-kKKWZN-griyGx-4DSiEN-71SZZn-bEXfEF-9zu5Ht-gr5Cy8-6xVspa-8oEk8n-nhK95C-7Tvexz-91Peri-9hexzq-kPCS4W-dszjwk-acbfoe-kamvh-7YEtCJ-5aEnJs-5NXZRo-nK8tXi-7H23BG-bxSUsZ-DgvsnA-5oJKRr-6tVQ9x-6YdNNu-qK36cw-bXK9wG-9w22z5-aAgaKf-9ZYVvR-TRnoU

SOURCES:

  • https://cmhc.utexas.edu/fightingfair.html
  • http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/FC_Relationships_2012-01pr.pdf

New Baby, New Plans

As if there isn’t enough to think about when planning for a baby’s arrival (major lifestyle changes, childcare, creating a safe and comforting environment, to name a few), parents-to-be or those planning to start a family should take a good, hard look at their financial circumstances. Since 1960, the USDA has been issuing a report […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Fifner, Extension Educator, Ohio State University, fifner.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Woods, M.Ed. Healthy Finances Program Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • https://www.cnpp.usda.gov/expenditures-children-families-annual-report
  • https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/money/extensionauthors/rainy-day-savings-how-are-your-skies-looking-today/
  • http://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Newsroom/Tips/Pages/Basics.aspx

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Newsroom/Tips/Pages/Basics.aspx
  • http://www.insurance.ohio.gov/Consumer/pages/LifeToolkit.aspx
  • http://njaes.rutgers.edu/money/ffquiz/

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