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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

Say “Yes” to a Family Dog

A little over a year ago our beloved family dog, Avery, died.  After about 6 months, my children wanted me to get a new pet and they launched a creative campaign of letters, and PowerPoints complete with links to dogs they liked at nearby shelters.  They provided me with the following reasons why a dog […]

WRITTEN BY: Marcy Payne-Lavigne, MS, Office Administrative Assistant, Family and Consumer Sciences

REVIEWED BY: Terri Worthington, Ohio State University Extension, Geauga County.

SOURCES:

  • Burns, M. E. & Mechanic, O. J. (2012). Pet Therapy. Retrieved from: http://www.themondaylife.org/pet-therapy?gclid=CLfo74zlys0CFY-DaQoddyoJRQ
  • Friedmann, E. & Thomas, S. (1985). Health Benefits of Pets and Families. Marriage & Family Review, 8(3), 191-203, doi: 10.1300/j002V08N03_14
  • Jennings, L. B. (1997). Potential benefits of pet ownership in health promotion. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 15(4), 358-372. doi: 10.1177/089801019701500404
  • Thorpe, Jr., R. J., Christian, H. E., & Bauman, A. (2014). Dog walking as physical activity for older adults. In A. M. Beck, R. A. Johnson, & S. McCune (), Health Benefits of Dog Walking for People and Pets: Evidence and Case Studies (75-88). West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University Press

To Wait or Not to Wait?

Do you ever find yourself waiting until the last possible minute to complete a task that needs done?  Do you find yourself inviting people over for a party so that you have a reason to clean?  Do you find it hard to say “no”? Do you have too many things on your “to do” list? […]

WRITTEN BY: Jami Dellifield, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State Extension, Hardin County

REVIEWED BY: Cheryl Barber Spires, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Northwest Region

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • https://pixabay.com/en/business-career-depressed-employee-19156/

SOURCES:

  • http://www.columbia.edu/itc/gs/study/readings/PROCRAS.htm
  • http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procrastinate
  • https://www.princeton.edu/mcgraw/library/for-students/avoiding-procrastination/procrastination.pdf
  • http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/procrastination/
  • http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html

REFERENCES:

  • Burka, Jane B. and Lenora M. Yuen. Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publ. Co., 2008, 1983. https://books.google.com/books?id=Y8yU9nhq8C0C&lpg=PR7&ots=GGF-VGoO1y&dq=Procrastination%2C%20authors%20Burka%20%26%20Yuen&lr&pg=PR6#v=onepage&q=Procrastination,%20authors%20Burka%20&%20Yuen&f=false

Nature Deficit Disorder

That phrase was coined by author Richard Louv in his book “Last Child in the Woods” to describe the phenomena of children and youth becoming disconnected from nature. Adults can certainly suffer from nature deficit disorder, but chances are, most adults spent more time outside as children than our kids do today. Research is linking […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Candace Heer, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • Photo taken and edited by Shannon Carter; original idea for text on picture taken from popular press

SOURCES:

  • Children and Nature Network. https://www.childrenandnature.org/about/nature-deficit-disorder/
  • Kellert, Stephen R. Building for Life: Designing and Understanding the Human-Nature Connection. Island Press, Washington. 2005.
  • Li, Qing. Effect of forest bathing trips on human immune function. Environ Health Prev Med. 2010 January; 15(1): 9–17. Published online 2009 March 25. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2793341/
  • Louv, Richard. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder Algonquin Books, 2005.
  • PBS.org. Getting Your Kids to Plug Into Nature. http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2012/03/getting-your-kids-to-plug-into.htmling Your Kids to Plug Into Nature

Coping with Stress

The more I talk with colleagues, peers, family members and friends, the more I realize a need for education about stress management. I know that almost everyday, at some point, I feel anxious because of situations that may or may not be within my control. I also know that I am not alone in feeling […]

WRITTEN BY: Joanna Fifner, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, fifner.2@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, heer.7@osu.edu

SOURCES:

  • http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress.aspx
  • http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5242

REFERENCES:

  • http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5242

Yoga for Kids!?

What is yoga? The word yoga comes from ancient Indian language of Sanskrit word meaning ‘union.’ Yoga is the coming together of body and mind. Yoga is performing a series of poses and also about breathing and relaxation, which makes people feel more calm, clear-minded and refreshed. Yoga has been around for about 6,000 years, […]

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

REVIEWED BY: Kathy Green, Extension Educator, Clark County, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • http://www.uaex.edu/4h-youth/activities-programs/healthy-living/curriculum.aspx
  • http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/yoga/The Benefits of Yoga for Children.html
  • http://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/sport-and-fitness/why-yoga-and-kids-go-together/

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