Now that school is back in session, the question comes up to “pack lunch?” or to “buy lunch?” It can be a question not only for the kids in the house, but also for the adults who have a limited lunch time or don’t want to eat lunch out. Packing lunch for school or work […]
REVIEWED BY: Sarah Misiakiewicz, SNAP-Ed Program Assistant; Auglaize and Mercer Counties
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As the start of many colleges is in progress, many parents and their college-age student will be away from each other for an extended period of time, maybe for the first time. Whether this is the first time your child is off to college, or you are a veteran empty nester, it is a difficult […]
For much of America school is either already back in session or will be very soon. So, are you children getting the sleep they need to be energetic and have academic success? Some experts suggest that sleep is as important for youth as food, drink, and safety. Many children are chronically sleep-deprived resulting in everything […]
WRITTEN BY: Lisa Barlage, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Ross County.
REVIEWED BY: Daniel Remley, Field Specialist, Food Nutrition and Wellness, Ohio State University Extension.
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Sometimes we consider stress as only an adult condition but people of all ages and backgrounds, including children face stress. Heading back to school might be exciting for many people. At the same time, it can also be stressful for children as well as adults. Many current studies about the effects of mindfulness practices on […]
WRITTEN BY: Patrice Powers-Barker
REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences
The morning is like many others. The routine is as it has been for years with a few changes as the girls grew older and moved off to college. When they were not there to talk to, I found the noise of the TV to fill the morning silence. In the car and off to […]
As the summer winds down and school is back in session, many parents are faced with packing lunches that need to be satisfying, nutritious, and safe. Children are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to food poisoning. Parents need to take precautions to be sure they are not accidentally putting their kids […]