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Grieving What Was

Grief is many times only thought of when a person passes away. However, grief can be applied in many situations, especially right now amid Coronavirus. Job loss or reduction in hours, being disconnected from friends and family, staying at home while working, reduced income, plans that have been canceled, etc. are all losses. Sometimes it […]

WRITTEN BY: Katie Schlagheck, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ottawa & Sandusky Counties

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

Make a Meatless Meal in Minutes

Do you participate in meatless Mondays? I personally don’t have a designated day to go “meatless” each week; however, I do strive to vary my protein routine and I even enjoy plant-based protein sources on occasion. If you feel like you are stuck in a rut eating the same protein foods each week, there is […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County

SOURCES:

  • USDA ChooseMyPlate. Tips: Vary Your Protein Routine. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/protein-foods/protein-foods-tips
  • CoBank. Closed meat plants today mean empty meat cases tomorrow. https://www.cobank.com/-/media/files/ked/animal-protein/closed-meat-plants-today-mean-empty-meat-cases-this-summer-may2020.pdf

I Should Have… Regrets Do Not Have to Be Forever

I should have read more to my kids… I should have spent less time at work… I should have had more courage… I should have spent less time worrying about what other think about me… I should have left that job months ago… I should have saved more money… I should have said thank you […]

WRITTEN BY: Dennis DeCamp, M.Ed., Family and Consumer Science Educator, Scioto County, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Treva Williams, M.Ed., Family and Consumer Science Educator, Scioto County, Ohio State University Extension

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • lovethispic.com
  • Nina Amir

SOURCES:

  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-smart/201902/the-fear-regret-and-its-consequences
  • https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_let_go_of_an_old_regret
  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/53rh7sYP8rRLWqSXXx6Tkkd/why-it-is-good-to-feel-regre

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. The good news is that handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many harmful microorganisms  including COVID-19. One […]

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

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