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When is your next Vacation?

I just returned from a few days of vacation.  I loved just being able to work at home getting some things done that I’ve neglected, like painting the house, mulching the flower beds, planting the garden and attending a wedding and a couple of out of state graduations.  Was it relaxing?  You bet.  Am I […]

WRITTEN BY: Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Science Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

REVIEWED BY: Pat Holmes, Family and Consumer Science Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Montgomery County

SOURCES:

  • Glenn D Braunstein, M.D “Want to Stay Healthy? Go Ahead and Take a Vacation”
  • Tara Parker-Pope, “How Vacations Affect Your Happiness”

Proven Practices in Helping Young Children Learn to Read and Write

When I was a student at Purdue University I worked for two professors who were studying early literacy (reading and writing) in Head Start classrooms (children 3-5 years-old). For two years, literacy was a big part of my life and I learned much about the ins and outs of how adults (parents and teachers) can […]

WRITTEN BY: James S. Bates, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Field Specialist

REVIEWED BY: OSU Extension Educators Polly Loy, MS (Belmont County), and Marie Economos, MS (Trumbull County).

SOURCES:

  • Effective Writing Practices:
  • Gerde, H. K., Bingham, G. E., & Wasik, B. A. (2012). Writing in early childhood classrooms: Guidance for best practices. Early Childhood Education Journal, DOI 10.1007/s10643-012-0531-z.
  • Dialogic Reading:
  • Justice, L. M., & Pullen, P. C. (2003). Promising interventions for promoting emergent literacy skills: Three evidence-based approaches. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 23(3), 99-113.
  • Whitehurst, G. J., Falco, F. L., Lonigan, C. J., Fischel, J. E., DeBaryshe, B. D., Valdez-Menchaca, M. C., et al. (1988). Accelerating language development through picture book reading. Developmental Psychology, 24, 552–559.

Guiding Positive Behavior for your Toddler and Preschooler

Toddlers and preschoolers are developing emotionally, physically, cognitively, and even socially. This growth leads to an increased curiosity about their world, which can sometimes mean undesirable behavior. When these occasions arise it is important for parents to have tools and techniques to keep their kiddos safe and promote positive behavior. During a child’s toddler and […]

WRITTEN BY: Jennifer Bennett, HDFS Student Intern, Ohio State University Extension and Carmen Irving, M.A. Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Rysz, Ohio State University Extension

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.ncbi.nlm.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2719514
  • http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/discpline.html#

Bullying: What is it and how to prevent it

It is estimated that 160,000 children miss school every day due to the fear of being attacked by another student. Additionally, 1 in 7 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade is either a bully or a victim of bullying. Whether kids are doing the bullying or being bullied they may experience serious, lasting consequences. In […]

Human Trafficking: Know the Signs

In October of 2012, I was invited to participate on a university work group looking at the formation of a university research center on human trafficking at The Ohio State University. I didn’t even know what human trafficking was but the more I learned about it and its often invisible presence in Ohio, the more […]

REVIEWED BY: Carmen Irving, MA, Family & Consumer Sciences Specialist

REFERENCES:

  • 1. OAG, 2013. Ohio Human Trafficking. Retrieved June 2013 from http://66.194.251.225/ag/ohhumtraff/player.html
  • 2. OAG, 2013. Retrieved June 2013 from http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/HumanTrafficking.aspx/?from=nav)
  • 3. The Polaris Project. www.polarisproject.org

A little time for ourselves……

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and while many may feel it’s just another day, I would like to challenge couples to some relationship enrichment. Communication is a cornerstone of a healthy, committed relationship but can also be a major challenge. Research suggests that couples spend less than 15 minutes a week, truly sharing […]

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