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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:

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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

Relaxing During Summer Adventures

Now that summer is upon us we are excited to get out and travel to our favorite places or make new adventures with family or friends. The weather is nice out, which makes you feel like you are ready to get out and make a difference. Although vacations can be very fun and relaxing, they […]

WRITTEN BY: Guest Author: Katie Wagner, Summer Intern, Ohio Statue University Extension, Washington County

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County

SOURCES:

  • Crumpton, W. R. (2018, April 11). Start planning now for a stress-free summer vacation | HealthCalling. Retrieved June 14, 2018, from https://www.stjhs.org/healthcalling/2018/april/start-planning-now-for-a-stress-free-summer-vaca/
  • Maros, M. (2016, October 31). 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Summer Vacation. Retrieved June 14, 2018, from https://peacefulmindpeacefullife.org/7-tips-for-a-stress-free-summer-vacation/

Daily Routines for Children

Routines offer a sense of security to children. Having predictability at certain points in each day gives them comfort and makes them feel safe. These feelings of safety and security can promote better behavior, increase social and emotional health, and reduce the risk of engaging in harmful activities. Check out the infographic below to read […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Fifner, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, fifner.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jami Dellifield, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, dellifield.2@osu.edu

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