Think back to when you were a young child. What were you afraid of? Right now my preschool aged daughter is having a lot of fears. Things that as an adult seem unrealistic like bugs, standing on a step stool, and getting lost, but to her these fears are very real. We know that young […]
August is National Wellness Month! As someone born in August, I cannot think of a better month for me personally to celebrate wellness! As I approach another birthday, I am reminded how fortunate I am to be healthy and to be able to do the things I enjoy without much effort. Even though August is […]
Did that title spark your interest? As a mom of three small children, I find myself stressed at times because of my kids’ behaviors. The behaviors I am referring to are typical behaviors for their ages however when multiplied by three it is enough to make you want to pull your hair out at times. […]
January 17, 2023 by Shannon Carter Whether you love the wintertime for the beauty and possibilities that a fresh snowfall brings, or dread it for the cold temperatures and less daylight, it is important to give some thought to your wellness plan this winter. Here are some ideas to get you started: Take time to […]
Fresh out of the county fair, I have had the privilege of spending the week with a community of people brought together for one cause … youth and agriculture! Though an extension educators’ work can be tough during the fair, I always feel rejuvenated afterwards with a renewed passion to keep educating our community on […]
October 17, 2022 by jmlobb Recently, The Ohio State University added Digital Wellness to its Dimensions of Wellness to join the existing nine dimensions: career, creative, emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual wellness. Although each of these dimensions is separately named, it’s important to recognize that they overlap and are interconnected. All the […]
With a year of COVID behind us, we found that not being able to have face to face meetings and events forced us into more digital means of connecting. Youth experienced online school, employees worked from home, and even our entertainment and socialization involved technology – and all of this technology in our homes caused […]
August 17, 2021 by jmlobb Last month our colleague Dr. Mark Light wrote an article about digital minimalism and encouraged us to take a 30-day digital decluttering challenge. Like Mark, I made the decision to delete the Facebook app from my phone this past year, and I have to say I don’t miss it! I […]
Living through a pandemic, working remotely (at times), moving my college students to two different states, losing my dad, going on vacation, and becoming a certified yoga instructor are a few experiences that define the year 2021 for me. What was your 2021 like? Reflecting on these experiences it became noticeable that my emotions have […]
August 1, 2024 by kschlag Um, um, ah…my almost five year old daughter has been struggling with stuttering for the past few months. Stuttering by definition is a disruption of speech. This can look and sound different from child to child. Some of the most common stutters are: Repeating sounds, syllables or words like W-W-What […]
Thinking of your career as a series of static jobs is a thing of the past. Learning your strengths, skills, and values creates a pathway that targets your unique and individual skills. There are several Career Clusters quizzes that help you identify your skills where you will find individuals who share a set of tasks, […]
June 27, 2024 by jenkins188 Thinking of your career as a series of static jobs is a thing of the past. Learning your strengths, skills, and values creates a pathway that targets your unique and individual skills. There are several Career Clusters quizzes that help you identify your skills where you will find individuals who […]
June 13, 2024 by sharigallup Grounding has changed my health and wellbeing in ways I could have never imagined. Grounding or “earthing” has been around for decades and used in many cultures around the world. According to the National Library of Medicine, grounding is one of the best kept secrets and an anti-inflammatory antidote for […]