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Why won’t my Teenager just Listen?!

You have a lifetime of experience and insight, but your teen is less than eager to hear your advice. You know exactly how she can solve the problem she’s having, but in her eyes, you couldn’t possibly know what’s best. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. As a parent, it can be frustrating […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Fifner, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Medina County, fifner.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County, lobb.3@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics (2015). Stages of Adolescence. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/pages/Stages-of-Adolescence.aspx
  • MedlinePlus (2016). Teen Development. https://medlineplus.gov/teendevelopment.html

When Grandma Comes to Stay

Today it is more common for households to have several generations living under one roof, also known as multigenerational households. In the last few years the number of these households has greatly increased. In 2014 a record number 60.6 million people lived in multigenerational households. Why would someone choose to be in a multigenerational household? […]

Parents, Models in Healthy Living

While there are numerous theories of child development that are widely accepted, most acknowledge one basic truth: Children learn and develop in part because of what they observe others doing – particularly adults, and especially their parents or caretakers. This means that as a parent, you’re teaching your child even when you don’t think you’re […]

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:

  • http://www.drugfree.org/school-stress-modeling-healthy-behavior-teen/
  • https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-and-Role-Models-099.aspx

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.drugfree.org/school-stress-modeling-healthy-behavior-teen/
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/uncategorized/fifner-2osu-edu/parents-models-in-finance/
  • https://health.gov/paguidelines/blog/post/Parents-Should-Be-Role-Models-for-Healthy-Living.aspx
  • https://health.gov/paguidelines/blog/post/Parents-Should-Be-Role-Models-for-Healthy-Living.aspx
  • https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-be-a-healthy-role-model
  • http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/?s=mindfulness

Experiencing Holiday Joy Even When Grieving

Holiday time can be difficult for someone who has lost a loved one, lost a job, experiencing a serious illness or went through a divorce.  The first Holiday season can be especially difficult.  As I remember the first year after my husband died, I just wanted to cancel the Holidays.  My children and I tried […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman

REVIEWED BY: Tammy Jones

Giving: Mindless or Mindful?

Gift giving is an integral part of life for many, whether for birthdays, holidays, or just to say “I am thinking of you”. Throughout history, individuals have been shaped by the giving (and receiving) of gifts.  Giving to others is such an important part of American culture that The Smithsonian National Museum of American History […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extnesion, Hardin County

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

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/made-for-you-loop-give-away-gift-1619751/

SOURCES:

  • https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/838305.Mother_Teresa
  • http://americanhistory.si.edu/giving-in-america
  • http://www.mindful.org/jon-kabat-zinn-defining-mindfulness/
  • http://www.chopra.com/articles/6-tips-for-mindful-gift-giving

REFERENCES:

  • Kabat-Zinn, John, 2012, Mindfulness for Beginners: reclaiming the present moment and your life, Coulder, Co, Sounds True, Inc.
  • https://edsitement.neh.gov/node/22280/edit%3Fdestination%3Dadmin/content/filter
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201111/mindful-gift-giving-families
  • http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/tips-change/mindful-holiday-giving
  • http://www.mindful.org/

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