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 […]
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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 […]
When do infants learn how to learn?
Watching a child develop can be an amazing process for new parents. It is fascinating to watch a newborn infant learn new skills from week to week and see them transform into a toddler right before your eyes. But when do children begin to take things that they learn and apply them to new situations? Researchers at Ohio […]
Being a Grandparent
Being a Grandparent is a special milestone in life. The joys of sharing time and interests with grandchildren give them self assurance. The Search Institute identifies several traits that children need to be successful in life, called assets. What are assets? In short, they are the skills and values children need to overcome troubles and […]