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May 5, 2017

Overscheduled Kids

As parents, we encourage our kids to do their best in the classroom, on stage, on the ball field. We want them to be well rounded and try new activities, so we tend to push our kids. Some amount of pushing can help a child develop grit and perseverance. According to child psychologists with Child […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

PHOTO CREDITS:

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SOURCES:

Carter, C. "Are Your Overscheduling Your Kids?" The Greater Good Science Center, Berkeley University. Accessed May 2017. http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
Martinelli, K. When to Push Your Children: And how to know if you're pushing too hard. Child Mind Institute. Accessed May 2017. https://childmind.org
“Signs Your Kids May be Too Busy.” Live Well with UnityPoint Health. Accessed May 2017. https://www.unitypoint.org

December 4, 2016

5 Tips for Healthfully Hosting Young Guests

Are you hosting family or friends this holiday season? If children will be visiting, there are a few simple things you can do to encourage them to make healthy eating choices while they visit you over the holidays: 1. Adopt a “water first for thirst” approach. When the kids ask for something to drink, pour a […]

WRITTEN BY: Martha Filipic and Carol Smathers

REVIEWED BY: Jennifer Lobb

September 3, 2015

Lessons from a Second Grader

As I sit down to write this article, I look up from my computer and see the face of my sweet little girl. She will soon turn 8, and school started two weeks ago. As I make lists and try to prioritize the tasks I need to accomplish, it is apparent that I learn a […]

REVIEWED BY: Melissa Welker, M.Ed., B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County, welker.87@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

Cheryl Barber Spires

December 10, 2014

Smart Saving for College

Trying to save for college for yourself or your kids? Maybe you get extra cash as gifts during the holidays from a benevolent relative and want to put it to good use? Or perhaps you are the benevolent relative and want to give a child a gift that will make a bigger difference than the […]

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Fairfield County

August 4, 2014

4 Ways to Protect Children from Unhealthy Food Marketing

Every year, an estimated $2 billion is spent on food marketing targeted at children. The vast majority of these advertisements are for unhealthy products such as sweetened cereals, candy, snack foods, and sugary drinks. This means that kids are receiving a lot of messages that contradict the healthy food habits parents, caregivers and educators are […]

WRITTEN BY: Bridgette Kidd, MPH, RD Healthy People Program Specialist Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, BS, MA Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Erie County Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

Kovacic, W. E. (2008). Marketing food to children and adolescents: A review of industry expenditures, activities, and self-regulation: A Federal Trade Commission report to Congress. Federal Trade Commission.
Story M, L. N. (2008). Food and beverage marketing to children and adolescents research brief. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Barr-Anderson DJ, L. N.-S. (2009). Does television viewing predict dietary intake five years later in high school students and young adults? . Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act , 6 (7).
Kunkel. (2001).Children and television advertising. In: D.G. Singer & J. L. Singer (Eds.) The handbook of children and media. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. p. 375-393.
Institute of Medicine. (2005). Food marketing to children and youth: Threat or opportunity? The National Academies Press.
Harris JL, B. J. (2009). Priming effects of television food advertising on eating behavior. Healthy Psychology , 28 (4), 404-413.

June 19, 2014

Summer Fun – Cooking with Kids

Use cooking activities to have some fun with your kids this summer. Give them the opportunity to learn about food – how it looks, smells, feels and tastes. Start with a simple recipe, possibly a snack. Make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment on hand. Here are a few simple safety rules: • […]

WRITTEN BY: Linnette Goard, Field Specialist, Food Safety, Selection and Management, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension.

REVIEWED BY: Marie Economos, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension.