Citizenship is more than where you are born or live. It’s about a choice to share in the community in which you live. A community is built by building relationships between individuals in the same area. It means you practice making life better for those that you share with. “Good citizenship is knowing about the […]
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Parents Helping Young Children
Causes of stress for children come from both positive and negative experiences in their lives such as starting school or day care, a birthday party, birth of a new sibling, camping out for the first time, separation/divorce of a parent, change of parent’s employment, moving to a new location, a sleep-over, homelessness, family illness, or […]
It’s Time to Get “Back to the Kitchen”
Did you know that children who eat fewer meals with their families when they are 4-years-old are more likely to be overweight by the 3rd grade? September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and we’ll be reaching out to families all month-long to discuss how they can realistically increase the number of meals they […]
Social Media Effort to Help Families Get Healthier by Heading ‘Back to the Kitchen’ — Ohio State University Extension
Social Media Effort to Help Families Get Healthier by Heading ‘Back to the Kitchen’ — Ohio State University Extension.
Getting Back in the School Routine
Time management experts suggest that if we take the first two weeks of the school year and get a routine in place that accommodates the needs of everyone, then the rest of the year will go much smoother. Here are some tips that may make your days a little easier from start to finish: *Set […]
When News Frightens Children
Child development and parent educators say that news coverage of events like the mass shooting at a movie theatre in Colorado can frighten children and trigger fears about their own safety. CYFERnet Parent/Family Editorial Board offers suggestions on ways to support children dealing with their fears. The following link offers resources to help you and […]