Tag: Family Youth and Community Sciences Department

Strengthening Families: Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development (FCS2306/FY1245)

mother coloring with son and daughterThe list of topics that parents need to master is almost endless, starting before birth and extending all the way to adulthood. Rather than trying to answer all of the questions parents might have, this 3-page fact sheet focuses on the ways in which parents can explore their own parenting and find information and solutions that work for them. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica N. Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1245

Strengthening Families: Concrete Support in Times of Need (FCS2307/FY1246)

woman and two boysAll families need help sometimes. In times of need, families will often turn to other family members or friends, but some needs may require more concrete financial or material support. This 3-page fact sheet lists many state and local programs that provide concrete support to Florida families who qualify. Written by Larry F. Forthun, Samantha Carannante, and David C. Diehl, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1246

Strengthening Families: Social and Emotional Competence (FCS2308/FY1247)

Figure 2 [mothers playing with children]Parents foster positive social and emotional development through their everyday interactions with children. This 3-page fact sheet lists some things you can do to support the most positive social and emotional development of your children. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1247

Strengthening Families: Nurturing and Attachment (FCS2309/FY1248)

Figure 2. While nurturing comes naturally for many parents, it can be helpful to think about the concrete ways in which parents can strengthen their bonds with their children. This 3-page fact sheet offers some ideas of things that you can do to help foster nurturing and attachment between you and your child. Written by David C. Diehl, Jessica N. Wente, and Larry F. Forthun, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1248

Los roles comunes de los papás: Las tres P y las dos C (FCS2140Span/FY1249)

Figure 1. Padre e hijo. Los papás juegan muchos roles en la crianza de sus hijos. Algunos están involucrados en cada etapa de sus vidas, mientras que otros se concentran en uno o dos aspectos. Hoy, en los Estados Unidos los papás toman más responsabilidad en la crianza de sus hijos, comparado con las generaciones anteriores. Estudios de los comportamientos de la crianza sugieren que los papás tienden a concentrar sus esfuerzos en varias responsabilidades básicas. El rol de ellos tiende a ser definido por “las tres P y las dos C”
This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of The Common Roles of Fathers: The Five Ps. It was written by Kate Fogarty y Garret D. Evans, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1249

What Do You Know About Fat? (FCS8688/FY303)

La preparación de salmón al horno con vinagreta de un aceite de oliva con limón y cebolletaWe hear a lot about fat: in the news, from friends, and in the books and magazines we read. For help sorting out all the information about fat, read this 3-page fact sheet written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy303

Criando niños saludables: La función de merendar (FCS8902Span/FY1257)

Merienda saludableCada niño adora una merienda sabrosa. Esta publicación enseña a los padres la importancia de merendar para los niños y cómo proveer opciones más saludables.
This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Raising Healthy Children: The Role of Snacking.” Written by Julie Martinez and Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1257

Hablando con su hijo (FCS2006Span/FY1250)

a baby.Hay muchas formas de ayudar a su niño a hablar. En este documento son unas sugerencias para el desarrollo de las habilidades del lenguaje.
This 3-page fact sheet is the spanish language version of “Talking with Your Child.” It was written by Kate Fogarty y Millie Ferrer-Chancy, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1250

Breast Cancer: Follow-up Care (FCS8996/FY1271)

A woman walking on beach at sunset on Marco Island. The transition from active care to survivorship brings increased responsibility for women to monitor their own health and to do what they can to stay healthy. This 3-page fact sheet offers some information, guidance, and reassurance about what to expect in this next phase. Written by Martina Murphy and Karen Daily, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1271

¿Qué sabe sobre la Grasa? (FCS8688Span/FY355)

La preparación de salmón al horno con vinagreta de un aceite de oliva con limón y cebolletaSe habla mucho sobre el contenido de grasa en los alimentos – en las noticias, con amigos, libros y revistas que leemos. Para ayudarle a entender toda esta información acerca de las grasas, ¡este leyendo! This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy355

Alimentación Saludable: Super sándwiches (FCS8699Span/FY712)

Los sándwiches pueden ser comidas rápidas, nutritivas y fáciles de preparar. ¡A continuación verá unos consejos para crear nuevos sándwiches que podrían ser sus favoritos! This 1-page fact sheet is the spanish Language version of Healthy Eating: Super Sandwiches, written by Jennifer Hillan y Emily Minton and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy712

Food Safety: Cook It Safely! (FCS8633/FY187)

thermometer measuring interior temperature of cooking chicken.Do you know the minimum safe internal temperatures for foods? Refer to this 1-page fact sheet written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff; published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy187

Family Money Problems (FCS7011/HE155)

money on the tableMore money will not necessarily give you more happiness and contentment in life; but it can, provided you learn to manage it. This 6-page fact sheet is published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he155

Vida Saludable: Manteniéndose regular (FCS8570Span/FY073)

Prunes
Que se le mueva el intestino menos de tres veces por semana es considerado estreñimiento. Esta afección es muy común en personas mayores de 65 años. Con el paso del tiempo, el estreñimiento crónico puede causar serios y dolorosos síntomas como las hemorroides y la enfermedad de los divertículos. This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Staying Regular.” It describes causes, prevention, and high fiber foods. Written by Linda B. Bobroff and Luisa Oliver-Cordero, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy073

Healthy Eating: Super Sandwiches (FCS8699/FY711)

Sandwiches can make quick, easy, and nutritious meals. And here are some tips to create new sandwich favorites! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Emily Minton, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy711

Healthy Eating: Improve Nutrition with SNAP (FCS8837/FY918)

EBT card
SNAP helps people with limited resources buy healthy foods. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides this program to eligible persons of all ages. Learn more in this 1-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy918

Healthy Eating: Create Your Plate! (FCS8796/FY823)

Using a plate that is nine inches in diameter can help you control your portion sizes.Meal planning can help you control portion sizes and the amount of carbohydrates you eat throughout the day. This is especially important if you have diabetes or if you are at risk for the disease. The way you ‘create your plate’ to balance carbohydrates for blood glucose control is a bit different from the MyPlate recommendations. Let’s get started with this 2-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy823

Vida Saludable: ¿Que son las medicinas? (FCS8855Span/FY1037)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: What Are Medicines? Word Search,” written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1037

Energy Efficient Homes: The Duct System (FCS3263/FY1024)

common duct problemsThe duct, or air distribution, system used in cooling and heating your home is a collection of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the different rooms. Typical duct systems lose 25 to 40% of the heating or cooling energy put out by the cooling and heating system. Learn about common problems and ways to get the most out of your duct system. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Randall A. Cantrell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, 8. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1024

Vida Saludable: Etiquetas de suplementos dietéticos (FCS8854Span/FY1039)

wordsearchThis 1-page handout is the Spanish language version of “Healthy Living: Dietary Supplement Labels Word Search” Written by Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1039