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Transitioning with Children

It has been difficult for me as an adult to transition in the last few weeks!  In a matter of moments I learned that I would be working from home, my children were going to be home from school doing classes on-line, and my husband – an essential employee – would be working 6 days a […]

WRITTEN BY: Kellie Lemly, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, The Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, Lemly.2@osu.edu

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

SOURCES:

  • Autism Speaks (2018). Planning for a Crisis.  https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/planning-crisis
  • On Our Sleeves (2020). Schedules and Routines. https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving/on-our-sleeves/find-help/tools-for-you/coronavirus/schedules

Express your Stress- Tips to tame your stress

Stress is a normal part of life and affects everyone.  We encounter stress in our surroundings, our body, and our thoughts.  Nevertheless, not all stress is bad. We experience stress when we take a test or have a job interview, which can motivate people. Stress also happens when you find yourself in a dangerous situation, […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Ellison Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County, scammahorn.5@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Kellie Lemly, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Champaign County, lemly.2@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • • 5 Things You Should Know About Stress – National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/index.shtml
  • • 7 Strange Things Stress Can Do to Your Body – The Cleveland Clinic https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-strange-things-stress-can-body
  • • 10 Ways to Celebrate National Stress Awareness Month - https://www.beliefnet.com/wellness/galleries/10-ways-to-celebrate-national-stress-awareness-month.aspx#ZY3aw2MzLkTIJQsl.99
  • • Find Your Own Healthy Way to De-Stress – The Ohio State University https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/hite-143osu-edu/find-your-own-healthy-way-to-de-stress/
  • • Stress management – The May Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257

All Hands On Deck

If the phrase all hands on deck means that everyone needs to help in achieving a large task, we all currently have the assignment to wash our hands regularly and properly(PDF)Links to a PDF document.. The good news is that handwashing is one of the most effective ways(PDF)Links to a PDF document. to prevent the […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker, March 2020

REFERENCES:

  • Chiesa, A. & Serretti, A. (2009). MBSR for stress management in healthy people: A review and meta-analysis. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 15(5), 593-600.
  • COVID-19: How to care for dry hands after washing them so much. (2020, March 13). UCLA Health. Retrieved April 15, 2020 from https://www.uclahealth.org/covid-19-how-to-care-for-dry-hands-after-washing-them-so-much
  • COVID-19 Prevention measures: Clean your hands often. (nd). NC State Extension. Retrieved April 15, 2020 from https://producesafety.osu.edu/sites/prsafety/files/imce/OSU_Handwashing_COVID-19_Flyer_031920.pdf
  • Dermatologists encourage the public to moisturize after hand washing to prevent dry skin and infections. (2020, March 19), American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.newswise.com/coronavirus/american-academy-of-dermatology-shares-hand-washing-tips-amid-covid-19/?article_id=728439
  • Food Safety consumer research project: Meal preparation experiment related to thermometer use, Executive Summary (2018, May). The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved April 15, 2020 from https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/1fe5960e-c1d5-4bea-bccc-20b07fbfde50/Observational-Study-Addendum.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
  • Glove use information leaflet. (2009). World Health Organization. Retrieved April 15, 2020 from https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Glove_Use_Information_Leaflet.pdf
  • Kampf, G., and Ennen, J. (2006, February 13). Regular use of a hand cream can attenuate skin dryness and roughness caused by frequent hand washing. BMC Dermatology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1397860/
  • Mindfulness practices (2020). Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University. Retrieved April 15, 2020 from https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/integrative-complementary-medicine/resources/mindfulness-practices
  • Pollak, S. (2020). Why parents need a little self-compassion. Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_parents_need_a_little_self_compassion

Take your Grocery Shopping Online

Last week I placed my first ever online grocery order. I am the type of person who enjoys going to the grocery store, but as I am striving to do my part to help flatten the curve, I am following expert recommendations to minimize grocery store trips for the time being. Perhaps you are a […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Amy Meehan, Healthy People Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • OSU Extension (2020). COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Is coronavirus a concern at grocery stores? https://producesafety.osu.edu/sites/prsafety/files/imce/OSU_Grocery_COVID-19_Flyer_031920.pdf
  • Sugar, R. (2020). Your coronavirus grocery questions, answered by experts. https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/3/30/21199714/grocery-store-delivery-coronavirus-safe-empty
  • Sweeney, L. (2020). Grocery Ordering Online. OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences. https://fcs.osu.edu/news/grocery-ordering-online
  • Utah State University Extension. Pros and cons of online grocery shopping. https://extension.usu.edu/news_sections/home_family_and_food/pros-cons-online-grocery-shopping

We (May Not Be) In This Together

I have been inspired by the blogs, social media posts, and graphics that hashtag “In This Together.” They are messages of hope during an unprecedented global pandemic. I have even created and shared some posts using #InThisTogether on my personal Facebook page and ones I help manage. Having a sense of unity has consoled me […]

WRITTEN BY: Whitney Gherman

REVIEWED BY: Courtney Woelfl

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Photo by Tai's Captures on Unsplash.com

SOURCES:

  • Hamilton ,D. & Soloman, D. "The Coronavirus Pandemic and the Racial Wealth Gap." Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity. March 2020. Retrieved from http://kirwaninstitute.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CoronavirusRacialWealthGap2020.pdf
  • King, M. L. "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" Published: New York : Harper & Row, [1967].

REFERENCES:

  • Ohio Health - Marion General Hospital. Community Health Asssement. 2019. Retrieved from https://www.ohiohealth.com/siteassets/find-a-location/hospitals/marion-general-hospital/about-us/community-health-needs-assessment/marion-chna-2019.pdf
  • University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. County Health Rankings. 2019. Retrieved from https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/ohio/2020/rankings/marion/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot
  • Johns Hopkins University, state health departments and American Community Survey. Originally retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/07/coronavirus-is-infecting-killing-black-americans-an-alarmingly-high-rate-post-analysis-shows/?arc404=true
  • Kasler, K. “Coronavirus In Ohio: Now Tracking Cases and Death Data by Race, Ethnicity.” WOSU Radio, NPR News. 7 April 2020. Retreived from  https://radio.wosu.org/post/coronavirus-ohio-state-now-tracking-cases-and-death-data-race-ethnicity#stream/0
  •  Haslett, C. “CDC releases new data as debate grows over racial disparities in coronavirus deaths.” ABC News. 8 April 2020. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/cdc-releases-data-debate-grows-racial-disparities-coronavirus/story?id=70041803

Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Spring Break During Stay at Home Order

Although the proverb “when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade” might conjure up an image of a relaxing summer day with a tall glass of cold lemonade, the actual steps of making the most of a sour situation is not really “easy peasy, lemon squeezy”! This household is giving it a try during our […]

WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

REVIEWED BY: Melissa J. Rupp, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fulton County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Patrice Powers-Barker

SOURCES:

  • DeFrain, J., Stinnett, N. (2008, September). Creating a strong family, American family strengths inventory. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/g1881.pdf
  • Enjoying your child. (2020) University of Delaware. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/fact-sheets/enjoying-your-child/
  • Extension Professionals’ Creed. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://extension.osu.edu/about/mission-vision-values/extension-professionals-creed
  • Kids in the Kitchen. USDA. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/audience/children/kids-kitchen
  • LEGO Challenge: 30 days of play calendar. (2020, March 14). That Brick Life. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://thatbricklife.com/lego-challenge-30-days-of-play-calendar/?fbclid=IwAR1Chc1wktCA6COUvkcr75jfMOJTYjHeFBYE7u_qT23YK_0vJWwU42O5fCY
  • McGauley, J., and Anderson, R. (2020, March 17). Google Earth has virtual tours of 31 national parks in the U.S. Thrillist. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/google-earth-virtual-tours-of-us-national-parks?fbclid=IwAR1YyL_NWSeTJUiahW83aPZ4Lc6lzAiZxDA-wKFGyuLHf9hCjLNUeF6_QAw
  • Romano, A. (2020, March 12). Stuck at home? These 12 famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your couch (video). Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home. Travel and Leisure. Retrieved https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
  • Stay at home order frequently asked questions. (2020, April 2). Ohio Department of Health. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/families-and-individuals/stay-at-home-information/stay-at-home-order-frequently-asked-questions
  • Virtual field trip - Amazon Rain Forest. (2014, November 1). VirtualFieldTripsnet. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEsV5rqbVNQ&feature=youtu.be.
  • Let’s Get Digital: Virtual Attractions + Activities. (2020, March 23). Ohio.org. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://ohio.org/lets-get-digital-virtual-attractions-activities/
  • What’s in your fridge? (2020). My Fridge Food. Retrieved April 6, 2020 from https://myfridgefood.com/

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