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July 13, 2019

Social Media Mania or Madness?

With summer here and most schools out of session, many youth are left to fend for themselves during the day while their parents or caregivers are at work. My husband calls it “the summer of sloth” at our house, because our kids sit around and play on their phones and computers or watch television for […]

WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Joseph Maiorano, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Harrison County, maiorano.2@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/photos/snapchat-social-media-smartphone-2480959/
  • https://pixabay.com/photos/texting-mobile-phones-hands-two-1490691/

SOURCES:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, (2018). Children and Media Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Found at: https://edubirdie.org/articles/children-and-media-tips/
  • Anderson, M. (2018). A Majority of Teens Have Experienced Some Form of Cyberbullying. Pew Research Center. Retrieved from: https://www.pewinternet.org/2018/09/27/a-majority-of-teens-have-experienced-some-form-of-cyberbullying/
  • Digital Responsibility, (2019). Health and Technology. Found at: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/health-and-technology
  • Hurley, K. (2019). Digital Self-Harm: Why Are Teens Cyber Bullying Themselves? Remedy Health Media, LLC. Found at: https://www.psycom.net/digital-self-harm
  • Jiang, J. (2018). How Teens and Parents Navigate Screen Time and Device Distractions. Pew Research Center. Retrieved from: https://www.pewinternet.org/2018/08/22/how-teens-and-parents-navigate-screen-time-and-device-distractions/
  • Lobb, J. (2016). Time for a Technology Break? Live Healthy Live Well Blog. Retrieved from: https://livehealthyosu.com/tag/digital-detoxing/
  • Mir, E. and Novas, C. (2019). Social Media and Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Mental Health. National Center for Health Research. Found at: http://www.center4research.org/social-media-affects-mental-health/
  • Shafer, L., (2017). Social Media and Teen Anxiety. Harvard Graduate School of Education. Retrieved from: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/uk/17/12/social-media-and-teen-anxiety
  • U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2018) Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle. MedlinePlus. Found at: https://medlineplus.gov/healthrisksofaninactivelifestyle.html

Categories: Family and Relationships, Mind and Body, Uncategorized
Tags: children, family, mental health, Parenting, social media, stress, teens, youth mental health

June 3, 2019

In the Calm BEFORE the Storm

While I love the warmer temperatures that come with spring and summer, I do not like the severe storms. As we have just seen here in Ohio, the results can be devastating to individuals. With severe storms, people may lose electricity and/or water which makes daily living tasks such as safely maintaining and preparing food, […]

WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.416@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/photos/road-earth-storm-horizon-meadow-2155402/
  • https://pixabay.com/photos/storm-damage-oak-tree-break-597217/

SOURCES:

  • Centers for Disease Control, (2018). Educational Materials by Topic. Found at: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/educationalmaterials.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fdisasters%2Fhandhygiene.html
  • Centers for Disease Control, (2019). Keep Food and Water Safe After a Disaster or Emergency. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/facts.html
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Emergency Supply List. Retrieved from: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1390846764394-dc08e309debe561d866b05ac84daf1ee/checklist_2014.pdf
  • United States Department of Agriculture, (2013). Preparing for a Weather Emergency. Found at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/emergency-preparedness/preparing-for-a-weather-emergency/ct_index
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. Financial Preparedness. Found at: https://www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. Make A Plan. Found at: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. Plan Ahead for Disasters. Retrieved from: https://www.ready.gov/
  • United States Department of Homeland Security. YOUTH PREPAREDNESS: Empowering the Nation’s Future. Found at: https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1480971205120-e250ebf542d7c1aa40e6d6188798e41f/Youth_Resources_One_Pager_20160706_508.pdf

Categories: Food
Tags: Coping with Stress, disaster preparedness, disasters, food safety, stress

November 13, 2018

Dealing With Holiday Stress – Episode Three of The Healthy Living Resources Telecast

Healthy Living Resources is a new telecast presented by the Family and Consumer Sciences program specialists that will focus on health, wellness, and the impact that stress has on our lives. Whether it be financial struggle, or chronic disease management, stress can creep up as a result of many of the day to day events […]

Categories: Webinars
Tags: healthier holidays, healthy holidays, holidays, mental health, stress

October 30, 2018

The Benefits of Walking – Episode One of the Healthy Living Resources Telecast

Healthy Living Resources is a new telecast presented by the Family and Consumer Sciences program specialists that will focus on health, wellness, and the impact that stress has on our lives. Whether it be financial struggle, or chronic disease management, stress can creep up as a result of many of the day to day events […]

WRITTEN BY: Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist

REVIEWED BY: Amanda Rysz, Program Specialist, Training and Professional Development

Categories: Mind and Body, Webinars
Tags: health, physical health, stress, walk with a doc, walking

August 24, 2018

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It’s Off to School They Go

It seems like just yesterday that I was sending my kids off to their first day of preschool. Fast forward to now, I have a college senior, a college freshman, and a high school freshman. Where did all those years go? How are my little kids young adults or teens now? How can I be […]

WRITTEN BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County, harmon.417@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Lorrissa Dunfee, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Belmont County, dunfee.54@osu.edu

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/classroom-school-education-learning-2093744/
  • https://pixabay.com/en/school-education-learning-converse-909381/

SOURCES:

  • National Center for Education Statistics (2018). Fast Facts: Back to School Statistics. Retrieved at: https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=372
  • Harmon, M. (2018). Mindful Parenting: Enjoy Every Moment. Live Smart Ohio. Available at http://livesmartohio.osu.edu/mind-and-body/harmon-416osu-edu/mindful-parenting-enjoy-every-moment/
  • Great Schools Staff (2018). 11 tips for adjusting to a new school. Retrieved at: https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/adjusting-to-new-school/
  • Coburn, K. (2018). Letting go: tips for parents of new college students. Found at: https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/letting-go-new-college-students/
  • Garey, J. (2018). Preparing for College Emotionally, Not Just Academically. Available at: https://childmind.org/article/preparing-for-college-emotionally-not-just-academically/

Categories: Family and Relationships, Mind and Body, Uncategorized
Tags: back to school, college, family, mindfulness, Parenting, stress

June 15, 2018

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/

Categories: Mind and Body
Tags: Family vacation, routines, spending time together, stress, summer, technology, vacation

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