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August 26, 2016

Healthy Homework Habits

With most schools back in session by now, homework assignments are becoming a regular part of the evening for students. Now is a great time to establish some good routines around homework. The American Academy of Pediatrics has great tips to help children ages 6-12 develop healthy homework habits. Regular time The time may vary […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County.

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County

SOURCES:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics. Developing Good Homework Habits. 2015. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Developing-Good-Homework-Habits.aspx
  • American Academy of Pediatrics. Homework and Developing Responsibility. 2015. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Homework-and-Developing-Responsibility.aspx

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: Homework, school, stress

October 6, 2015

5 Questions Parents Should Ask Their School

Whether, your child is planning to attend college, receive technical training or join the military, find out how their school can help. College is still a good investment– over their lifetime workers with a bachelor’s degree earn over one million dollars more than those with only a high school degree. If students do not plan […]

WRITTEN BY: Kristen Corry, Extenstion Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences; Butler County

REVIEWED BY: Terri Worthington, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Geauga County

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SOURCES:

  • Talking to Your Child's School Counselor About College and Career Planning (2015). Ohio Department of Education. Retrieved from http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Family-and-Community-Engagement/Getting-Involved-with-your-Child-s-Learning/Ohio-Resources-for-College-and-Career-Planning

Categories: Family and Relationships, Money
Tags: career-tech, college, financial aid, Parenting, school, teens

September 1, 2015

Lunch Time Greats!

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

PHOTO CREDITS:

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Categories: Food
Tags: food, lunch, school

August 13, 2012

Getting Back in the School Routine

Time management experts suggest that if we take the first two weeks of the school year and get a routine in place that accommodates the needs of everyone, then the rest of the year will go much smoother. Here are some tips that may make your days a little easier from start to finish: *Set […]

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: routines, school, time management

August 9, 2010

The Morning Rush

It’s that time of year when we are looking out our windows to see the yellow buses transporting precious cargo to local schools.  However excited they are to begin school, there is always the change in schedule which may cause a little stress in the morning.  Time management experts suggest that if we take the […]

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: family, school, time management

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