“Keeping up with the daily schedule of a teenager can be exhausting. However, they are often the ones who are truly suffering! …” This transcript of a two-minute Family Album Radio broadcast was published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm477
Category: Children
Child Poverty Increasing (FAR5012/FM472)
“When we think of poor children, the images of starving children across the world may come to mind. However, the numbers of children living in poverty right here in the U.S. might surprise you…” This transcript of a two-minute Family Album Radio broadcast was published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm472
How Family Environment Influences Teens (FAR1218/FM470)
“After years of hearing how much I should dread the teen years, what a wonderful surprise it was when I found that living with teenagers could actually be not just a pleasant experience, but a fulfilling and wonderful adventure…” This transcript of a two-minute Family Album Radio broadcast was published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm470
Criando niños saludables: Dos años (FCS8889Span/FY1254)
Probablemente sea difícil de creer que el bebé que trajo a casa desde el hospital tiene ya dos años de edad. ¡Bienvenidos a otra apasionante etapa de desarrollo de su niño! Utilice la información de esta publicación como una guía.
This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Raising Healthy Children: Age Two. It provides general guidelines for parents of two-year olds in nutrition, physical activity, and language and social development. Written by Jamie C. Stolarz y Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1254
Criando niños saludables: Un año (FCS8888Span/FY1253)
Felicitaciones! ¿Puede creer que su pequeño va a cumplir un año? Ahora, su bebé tiene al menos el triple del peso con que nació. Puede estar dando su primer paso o estar casi listo para hacerlo. Muchos cambios interesantes en su desarrollo suceden durante este año. Ayudar a su pequeño a desarrollar hábitos sanos es la base para un futuro saludable. Hay varios pasos que usted puede tomar para guiar a su bebé en la dirección correcta. Utilice la información de esta publicación como una guía. This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Raising Healthy Children: Age One. It provides general guidelines for parents of one-year olds in nutrition, physical activity, and language and social development. Written by Anghela Z. Paredes and Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1253
Criando niños saludables: Familias activas (FCS8922Span/FY1252)
¿Recuerda aquellos juegos como la rayuela, congelados y tirar la pelota para correr a diferentes bases cuando estaba en el recreo en la escuela primaria? Se sentía muy bien estar afuera, su sangre fluyendo y sus músculos trabajando. La actividad física no es una cosa del pasado. Puede ser una actividad divertida en su vida diaria. Entonces, ¿Qué espera? ¡Es hora de tomar a su familia y empezar a moverse! Esta publicación resalta los beneficios de salud y recomendaciones de la actividad física. Además, incluye consejos para estar activos y sugerencias de actividades divertidas que toda la familia junta puede realizar. This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Raising Healthy Children: Active Families. It highlights the health benefits of physical activity, includes tips for being active and suggests fun activities that the whole family can do together. Written by Jamie C. Stolarz and Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1252
The Benefits of Breastfeeding (FCS8994/FY1269)
Experts agree that breast milk is the best food for babies for the first six months of life. It is a healthy choice that offers many benefits for both mother and baby. Breast milk is an excellent source of nutrients and antibodies, and breastfeeding helps to create a strong bond between mother and child. For the mother, it may help to lose weight gained during pregnancy and reduce the chances of developing common diseases like diabetes and breast and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding is also economical, convenient, and natural. This 5-page fact sheet informs new mothers about why breastfeeding is a great choice. Written by Cassie C. Rowe, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1269
Feeding Your Preschooler: Helping in the Kitchen (FCS8992/FY1259)
Encouraging your child to help in the kitchen is a great way to get them more interested in the food they eat and in trying new foods. Helping out in the kitchen also allows your preschooler to learn lifelong skills. This 2-page fact sheet suggests ways to get your preschooler helping in the kitchen as well as the benefits of working side-by-side to prepare family meals and snacks. Written by Ashley R. Kendall, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1259
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Diet (FCS8991/FY1258)
There are thousands of Internet sites about ASD and diet, but much of the information has no scientific proof. If you are considering making changes to your child’s diet, the information in this 4-page fact sheet will help you to understand the potential risks and benefits of these changes. Written by Michelle A. Zitt, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1258
Strengthening Families: Parental Resilience (FCS2304/FY1243)
Through building resilience, parents and other family members will be better prepared to manage the inevitable challenges in life. The strategies recommended in this 3-page fact sheet can help you further develop these positive attributes. 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/fy1243
Strengthening Families: Social Connections (FCS2305/FY1244)
Whether it is family members, neighbors, friends, or coworkers, it is vital that parents have people in their lives that can provide social support. This 3-page fact sheet suggests several ways to create new social connections and improve existing ones. 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/fy1244
Strengthening Families: Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development (FCS2306/FY1245)
The 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)
All 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)
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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)
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)
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
Criando niños saludables: La función de merendar (FCS8902Span/FY1257)
Cada 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)
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
Criando niños saludables: Comience con el desayuno (FCS8901Span/FY1256)
¿Dentro de su rutina hay un desayuno saludable para toda la familia? This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Raising Healthy Children: Begin with Breakfast. Written by Rebecca A. Clinton y Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1256
Criando niños saludables: Estado físico de la familia (FCS8892Span/FY1255)
¿Ser activo realmente hace una diferencia? ¡Sí! This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of Raising Healthy Children: Family Fitness. Written by Lisa D. Chan and Karla P. Shelnutt and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1255