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College Savings Options

For many, a college education is something they dream of, and with proper planning, it can become a reality.  According to the Federal Reserve the typical amount of education debt in 2018 among those with any outstanding balances was between $20,000 and $24,999.  Ohio residents are slightly above the national average debt ($28,650) at $30,629 […]

WRITTEN BY: Dr. Roseanne Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Darke County

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

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • pixabay.com

Home Learning and Home Working

Many Ohioans work remotely. Many families in Ohio homeschool and many families have a Stay-at-Home parent(PDF)Links to a PDF document.. Although these different examples represent work, school and family roles, the recent closing of schools and many job sites have parents across the state wondering how best to meet the needs of these different obligations. […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Whitney Gherman, MSW, Educator, Marion County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Powers-Barker

REFERENCES:

  • Extension Professionals Creed, https://extension.osu.edu/about/mission-vision-values/extension-professionals-creed
  • Family Team Work, Family Works, University of Illinois Extension,https://web.extension.illinois.edu/familyworks/learn-06.html
  • Home Schooling, Ohio Department of Education, http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Education-Options/Home-Schooling
  • Kelly, E., and Moen, P., (2007). Rethinking the clockwork of work: Why schedule control may pay off at work and home. Adv Dev Hum Resour. 2007 Nov; 9(4): 487–506. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4295783/
  • Powers-Barker, P. (2020). Green is our theme. Live Smart Ohio Blog, Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences. https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/family-and-relationships/powers-barker-1osu-edu/green-is-our-theme/
  • Ray, B. (2017). A systematic review of the empirical research on selected aspects of homeschooling as a school choice. Journal of School Choice, 11(4), 604-621. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15582159.2017.1395638
  • Rushing, C., and Powell, L. (2015). Family Dynamics of the stay-at-home father and working mother relationship. American Journal of Men’s Health. 9 (5) 410-420. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1557988314549414
  • Senz, K. (2019). How companies benefit when workers work remotely. Harvard Business School. https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/how-companies-benefit-when-employees-work-remotely
  • The Importance of Family Routines. (2007). Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12. American Academy of Pediatrics. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/The-Importance-of-Family-Routines.aspx
  • Veritas. (2018). 3 Benefits of Family Routines and Rituals. American College of Pediatricians. https://www.acpeds.org/3-benefits-of-family-routines-and-rituals

Stocking Up for When You’re Stuck at Home – Healthy Food for Less than $2/meal

Americans have been asked to stay home from work, school, and other gathering places for an indefinite period during the current pandemic. Many have stocked up on items they want to have on hand. One photographer documented shoppers’ selections over the past weekend, capturing carts full of chips, soda, ramen noodles, frozen entrees, and disinfectant […]

WRITTEN BY: Carol Smathers, MS, MPH, Associate Professor and Extension Field Specialist in Youth Wellness and Nutrition

REVIEWED BY: Dr. Roseanne Ellison Scammahorn, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension, Darke County, and Susan Zies, M. Ed., Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, OSU Extension, Wood County.

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Carol Smathers

SOURCES:

  • https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katebubacz/beer-doritos-coronavirus-essentials-groceries
  • http://cookingmatters.org/tips/10-tips-stock-your-pantry
  • https://celebrateyourplate.org/tips/shopping
  • https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ten-tips-make-better-food-choices
  • https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/nutrition-education-materials/cooking

REFERENCES:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition.

Green is Our Theme

Before leaving for work on week-day mornings, my spouse quietly practices a daily family routine. He kisses our sleeping son on the forehead and says “I love you. Make today a green day.”  In our child’s elementary classroom, colors are used for a daily behavior chart. Green means “ready to learn” and it is the […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Whitney Gherman, MSW, Educator, Marion County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Pixabay

REFERENCES:

  • Veritas. (2018). 3 Benefits of Family Routines and Rituals. American College of Pediatricians. https://www.acpeds.org/3-benefits-of-family-routines-and-rituals
  • Lobb, J. (2020) Flattening the Curve. Live Healthy Live Well. Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences. https://livehealthyosu.com/2020/03/16/flattening-the-curve/
  • The Importance of Family Routines. (2007). Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12. American Academy of Pediatrics. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/The-Importance-of-Family-Routines.aspx
  • Managing Stress for a Healthy Family. (2019). American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/managing-stress
  • Holmes, P. (2016). Helping Young Children Through Stressful Times. Ohio State University. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/flm-fs-8-99-r07
  • How to Grow Peas – Part 1. (2016). Smart Gardening. Michigan State University Extension. https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/how_to_grow_peas

Walk Softly on this Heart of Mine

The month of February is all about the heart, heart health,  that is! Did you know 684,000 people in Ohio have coronary heart disease?  Simple changes in you life can result in a healthier you and a healthier heart! Being more physically active and eating a healthy diet are great steps towards a healthier heart. […]

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:

  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-truth/listen-to-your-heart
  • USDA Choose MyPlate - https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
  • Celebrate Your Plate - https://celebrateyourplate.org/
  • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/be-active/physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans/index.html

Empowering Your Family for Your Later Years

At what age do you think the job of parenting ends? Is it when your child graduates from high school or college? Is it when they get married or start a family of their own? While these events are important milestones, the truth is that the parenting role doesn’t stop until we prepare ourselves and […]

WRITTEN BY: Kathy Tutt, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Clark County

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://cdn.xl.thumbs.canstockphoto.com/nursing-home-senior-woman-with-her-home-caregiver-stock-photograph_csp4561399.jpg

REFERENCES:

  • Five Wishes. https://fivewishes.org/shop/order/product/five-wishes
  • Greif, G.L., & Woolley, M.E. (2015). Patterns in adult sibling relationships after the death of one or both parents. Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, 11, 74-89. doi: 10.1080/15524256.2015.1021435
  • Hurme, S.B. (2015). Checklist for My Family: A guide to my history, financial plans, and final wishes. American Bar Association/AARP.
  • Prosch, T. (2014). The Other Talk: A Guide to Talking with your Adult Children About the Rest of Your Life. United States: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • The Conversation Project (n.d.). Your conversation starter kit. Retrieved from https://theconversationproject.org/
  • Umberson, D., & Chen, M.D. (1994). Effects of a parent’s death on adult children: relationship salience and reaction to loss. American Sociological Review, 59, 152-168. doi: 10.2307/2096138

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