In the parenting world, especially during the pre-teen and teenage years, children’s emotions are running high. When they experience sensory overload, the whole world becomes overwhelming and POOF, they lose control over their behaviors. Just as they begin to spin out of control, we can help by de-escalating the situation and bring their world back […]
August 8, 2016 by tammyohio Do you have a plan when you make a trip to the grocery store? You can save time and money by planning ahead before you head off on your trip. Plan your meals using a worksheet such as, Create a Grocery Game Plan. This will help you make decisions about […]
Nutrition and physical activity are key components to a healthy lifestyle. However, mental activity is another factor that plays an important role in a healthy lifestyle, as well as healthy brain aging. Mental activity maintains cognitive health. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are things we can do be doing to help reduce the risk […]
Caregiving for a loved one can be rewarding and fulfilling. However, the positive feelings often coexist with feelings of stress and strain. Caregivers have reported higher levels of physical, emotional, and financial strains. These stresses can also be compounded for those who are providing long distance caregiving. In today’s world, many families are spread apart […]
https://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/mp3/song.ssb.dsl.mp3 One evening, while walking down the midway at our recent county fair, I stopped when I heard the start of “The Star Spangled Banner”. People around me also stopped and stood quietly, some with their hands over their heart. Another night, when I happened to be in our OSU Extension booth talking with two FFA members, it […]
As parents, we want to know that our kids are going to be able to function without us. We send them to school to learn all the academic essentials and we stress the importance of good grades. However, are they really prepared for adulthood? Do they have the skills to navigate life effectively? Can they […]
January is National Tea Month, and what a great time of year to enjoy a hot, steamy cup! These past few cold days have called for us to find hot drinks to warm us up, from the inside out. A hot, steamy cup of tea is perfect for any time of day. According to the […]
A new study shows that America’s obsession with pumpkin spice may promote better overall health. The benefits are not from the extra sugary lattes many people enjoy this time of year, though! What is pumpkin spice? The seasonal spice is often a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice; however, notice that pumpkin is […]
March 1, 2023 by llhalladay Did you know that only 19 percent of individuals keep their new year’s resolution? Almost a third of all Americans failed to maintain at least one goal after two weeks. By the start of February nearly 45 percent have abandoned their resolutions and by the start of March, almost 80 […]
Friendship is one of the most elevating aspects of life. Besides fun and connection, friendship can provide important emotional and physical support. Friendship also plays a central role in our overall well-being. Recent studies suggest, “People who value social relationships are likelier to be happy than those who value achievements in other life domains, such […]
I recently spent 8 days in Costa Rica with a group of extension professionals from 10 other states learning about the culture and the history of the country. I have to say it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. You might think, OF COURSE, how could being in a tropical paradise […]
August 24, 2023 by Kathy Tutt We spend decades working hard and saving, so our retirement years should be what you envision. However, preparing financially is only one part of the puzzle when it comes to a happy and fulfilling life in retirement. We also need to plan for the emotional aspects of retirement as […]
We have many environmental challenges. The earth is warming rapidly due largely to man-made green house gases. The population might reach 9 billion people by 2050. Intensive agriculture practices, have threatened soil and water resources. Developing countries are adopting western diets, increasing demand for resource intensive protein resources. As a disclaimer, I write this article […]
