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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

Five Tips to Build Healthy Relationships

I have recently found myself enthralled in a new dating relationship. Starting a new relationship has its challenges, at times it is fun and exciting and at times it is just awkward. But as I, and others dive into this new dating adventure, it is important to be aware and reminded of what a healthy […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Melissa Welker M.Ed., Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fulton County

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/

“You Don’t Have to be Perfect to be a Perfect Parent”

“You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent.” November is National Adoption Month! There are many options of becoming a family, adoption being one of them. In fact, one in five U.S. adults has considered adoption at some point in their lives. There are many forms of adoption, from international adoption, kinship […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Melissa Welker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fulton County

Sometimes Life Is Hard

Local news outlets are reporting an increase in suicide completions by young people.  Two contributing factors for this alarming increase are that more children (as early as eight years old), teens, and young adults are suffering from anxiety and depression.  Other youth and young adults are engaging in self-harming behaviors such as cutting, plucking, eating disorders, sexual promiscuity and/or binge drinking. When we […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Hardin County

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County, green.308@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • http://creatingcommunitysolutions.org/texttalkact
  • https://pixabay.com/en/mental-health-mental-health-cloud-1389919/

SOURCES:

  • http://www.samhsa.gov/
  • www.mentalhealth.gov
  • www.youth.gov
  • https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/
  • http://creatingcommunitysolutions.org/texttalkact
  • http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers

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