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August 27, 2015

Teaching Children to Manage Stress

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

Categories: Family and Relationships, Mind and Body
Tags: children, mindfulness, relationships, stress

March 6, 2015

Test Anxiety!

This time of year students face a multitude of standardized tests. These tests are much longer in duration than students are accustomed to, and can be tied to a range of outcomes such as leveled reading and math placement, graduation, college entrance, and scholarships for students and salary adjustment or job retention for teachers. According […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, carter.413@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Candace Heer, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County, heer.7@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • kidshealth.org

SOURCES:

  • kidshealth.org
  • schoolcounselor.org

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: children, Parenting, school. tests, stress, teens

November 17, 2014

A New Resource from FCS: Smart Eating for Young Children – Now Available!

Good nutrition and a balanced diet in early childhood help kids grow up healthy, and have the potential to positively impact lifelong eating behaviors and overall health. Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences produced a 26-page booklet called Smart Eating for Young Children, a publication providing professionals and families with practical information and […]

Categories: Food
Tags: children, education, healthy eating, nutrition

November 17, 2014

OSU Extension Helps Bolster Healthy Relationships

Strong, sound relationships play a critical part in a person’s well-being and life satisfaction. That’s clear from years of social research, but it’s just one reason why Ohio State University Extension devotes resources to programs on Healthy Relationships. “Our goal is to help empower families to have positive communication skills and provide them with an […]

WRITTEN BY: Martha Filipic, Technical Editor, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: children, family, Family and Consumer Sciences, Parenting, relationships

October 22, 2014

Halloween Safety for Children with Food Allergies

For most kids, Trick or Treating is an exciting event. But, for children with food allergies, it can be quite scary. Chocolate can be terrifying if you are allergic to milk, and a candy bar with nuts can be life-threatening for some children. Eggs, soy, wheat and certain food dyes are other common ingredients that […]

Categories: Food
Tags: Candy, children, food allergies, food safety, halloween

August 26, 2014

Packing a Safe School Lunch

Ohio students are back in school. While focusing on preparing a healthy and nutritious lunch for your child, don’t forget that proper food preparation and storage is just as important for your child’s health. To prevent stomach aches this school year, here are some reminders on how to safely pack a school lunch: Wash hands […]

Categories: Food
Tags: children, food safety, healthy, school lunch, tips

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