Category: Children

Ayudándole a su hijo a hacer las tareas (FCS2255Span/FY980)

child doing homeworkCasi todos los estudiantes de la escuela primaria hasta la secundaria recibirán tareas regularmente. Estas tareas pueden ayudar a los niños para:

  • practicar lo que han aprendido
  • recibir información más profunda
  • aplicar las habilidades abiertamente
  • obtener importantes habilidades organizacionales y de aprendizaje
  • aprender a trabajar independientemente
  • y con disciplina propia

Por medio de las tareas los padres pueden tener una idea de lo que sus hijos hacen en la escuela, darse cuenta que tan bien va el niño y mejorar su relación con sus hijos.
This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Helping Your Child with Homework,” written by Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy980

Orinarse en la cama (FCS2112Span/FY949)

Orinarse en la cama o mojar la cama, es un problema común en niños entre las edades de 5 a12 años. Se estima que de 5 a 7 millones de niños en los Estados Unidos padecen de enuresis en algún momento dado y que alrededor de un 10% de los niños en edad escolar han mojado la cama.
This 5-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FCS2112, “Bedwetting.” Written by Garret D. Evans and Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy949

Coordinating a Collegiate Service-Learning Mentoring Program (FCS9269/FY1242)

Developing a mentoring program at a collegiate-level institution involves a mutually beneficial relationship between college students, who grow in community involvement and understanding, and local elementary and middle school students, who receive academic support. Building a program like C.A.M.P. Gator for an institute of higher learning takes a great deal of planning, communication, and leadership. This 3-page fact sheet discusses the steps required to coordinate such a program. Written by Emily Rickerson, Matthew Ohlson, Kate Fogarty, Muthusami Kumaran, and Dale Pracht , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo © C.A.M.P. Gator)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1242

Conducting a Community Forum to Address Youth Substance Abuse (FCS9266/FY1235)

community forumCommunity forums are about participatory democracy at a local level. They involve gathering citizens of a community together to discuss issues, make choices on how to deal with them, and develop common ground to resolve those issues. This 4-page fact sheet provides suggestions for leading and conducting a forum on youth substance abuse, based on the National Issues Forums (NIF) model. Written by Emily Rickerson, Muthusami Kumaran, and Kate Fogarty, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo ©Grand Rapids, MI)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1235

Youth Mentoring: Involving College Students (FCS9267/FY1240)

boy concentrates on ball as collegiate mentor gives bowling tips.Today’s youth are facing a number of troubling issues including substance abuse, family disturbances, bullying, low morale resulting in low academic achievement, dropping out of school, and more. Having someone who cares about youth, to talk to them about the issues they face and mentoring them, can be a positive factor for all involved. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Emily Rickerson, Muthusami Kumaran, and Kate Fogarty about a collegiate mentor service learning program at the University of Florida., and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo © C.A.M.P. Gator)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1240

Challenges and Opportunities in Establishing a Collegiate Mentoring Program (FCS9268/FY1241)

Have a case of support statement developed before talking with administration and other stakeholders about the program.Developing a new program can present many challenges at any level. This 2-page fact sheet describes a number of challenges that arise at various stages of developing a mentoring program. Written by Emily Rickerson, Matthew Ohlson, Kate Fogarty, and Muthusami Kumaran, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (Photo © C.A.M.P. Gator)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1241

Tomando buenas decisiones serie

Now available in Spanish, this series of publications by David C. Diehl and Stephanie C. Toelle addresses media and its effects on young children, from birth to age six. The series is designed to reach both professional educators and parents and to provide research summaries, tips for parents, and internet resources for further information. Spanish versions published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS photo: Thomas Wright
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_tomando_buenas_decisiones
Just published:

  • La televisión y el aprendizaje de los niños pequeños, consejos para los padres (FCS2292Span/FY1236)
  • Medios de comunicación y salud física de los niños pequeños, consejos para los padres (FCS2294Span/FY1237)
  • Estrategias de crianza para guiar a los niños pequeños sobre el uso de los medios de comunicación (FCS2298Span/FY1238)

Ser un papá comprometido: ¿Qué significa esto? (FCS2141Span /FY1231)

What exactly does it mean to be an involved father, and how does one go about having a healthy and involved relationship with one’s child? Find out in this 5-page Spanish-language fact sheet written by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1231

Los otros beneficios de ser un papá comprometido (FCS2137Span /FY1232)

Over the past twenty years, as more mothers Having both parents involved in rearing their child has some obvious, and some maybe not-so-obvious, benefits for the child, the family, and for fathers themselves. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Kate Fogarty y Garret D. Evans, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1232

Aprendiendo a ser un papá: ¿Cómo se hace? ¿No hay un manual en algún lugar? (FCS2138Span/FY1233)

Learning to be a good father isn’t for flojos. This 5-page Spanish language fact sheet was written by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1233

Helping Your Teenager Discover Spirituality (FCS2303/FY1228)

Many life transitions and transformations occur during the teen years (ages 11-19). Bodies mature, thinking ability improves, and teens learn to manage many new emotions. Teens are striving to “find themselves” and to answer the question, “Who am I?” The answers to such questions often include a spiritual search for meaning and purpose in life. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Larry Forthun and Angelica Johns, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1228

Discovering Spirituality: A Guide for Teens (FCS2302/FY1227)

Who am I? What is my purpose? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? You’re not alone. Every teenager at one time or another has asked these questions. It’s the answers that are hard to figure out. Searching for a sense of meaning and purpose in life is not easy. However, you can do a few things that will help you discover the answers. One of the most important is discovering your spirituality. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Larry Forthun and Angelica Johns, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1227

Sports Nutrition for Teens (FCS8939/FY1221)

Teens involved in sports need nutritious foods to support normal growth and to fuel their bodies for exercise. This 5-page fact sheet provides guidelines for a healthy diet for active teens to help them stay healthy and play at their highest level.
Written by Michelle A. Zitt and Karla P. Shelnutt , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1221

Trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH) (FCS2134Span/FY973)

This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FCS2134/FY001, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Written by Garret D. Evans y Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy973

Teens and Sexual Harassment: Making a Difference (FCS2249/FY850)

One of the unfortunate offshoots of our culture’s obsession with sex is problems with sexual harassment. Sexual harassment harms the sexual integrity of teens in their peer relationships. This revised 7-page fact sheet describes sexual harassment at school, workplace, and online; its effect on teens; and tips for educators, volunteers, parents, and youth. Written by Kate Fogarty and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy850

Teen Safety in Cyberspace (FCS2248/FY848)

If you believe e-mail, blogs, text messaging, instant messaging, social networking sites, and 3-D virtual worlds (with avatars) are a completely harmless way for teens to communicate, think again! This revised 5-page fact sheet defines online sexual solicitation and cyberbullying; explains the risk factors and negative effects of these communications; and outlines effective ways to protect youth from harm. Written by Kate Fogarty and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy848

Alimentando a su bebé (FCS8545Span/HE983)

Alimentar a su bebé es una de las primeras cosas que uno hace como padre. También es una de las maneras de desarrollar una relación con un nuevo miembro de la familia. Cuando el alimentar va bien, todos están felices en la familia. Esta información le puede ayudar a desarrollar una relación alimenticia cercana con su bebé. Las habilidades que aprenda también le ayudarán a evitar “peleas” para alimentar a su hijo durante la niñez y la edad pre-escolar.
This 4-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Famiy Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he983

FCS8925/FY1195 Raising Healthy Children: The Importance of Family Meals

FCS8925, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Anghela Z. Paredes and Karla P. Shelnutt, highlights the benefits of family meals and provides strategies to help families increase the number of meals they eat together. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1195

FCS8921/FY1191 Raising Healthy Children: Go, Slow, Whoa

FCS8921, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Rebecca A. Clinton and Karla P. Shelnutt, introduce families to Go, Slow, Whoa, a research-based tool developed by the National Institutes of Health and the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program to help individuals identify foods that are lower in fat and calories. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1191

FCS8920/FY1190 Managing Food-Related Family Disagreements

FCS8920, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Emily A. Minton, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Larry Forthun, helps families understand the causes of family disagreements, effective parenting styles, how to resolve conflicts with good communication, and the benefits of conflict. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1190