“Talking to teenagers about dating may seem like a daunting task to some parents who are thinking their teen will assume the “Oh no, not another parent talk again” posture. You know the one—head cocked, eyes rolled, and arms crossed. However, talking about it can be very important in determining how your teen approaches dating and his or her future relationships.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Kate Fogarty and Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm443
Category: Relationships
Cohabitation among Older Adults (FAR3040/FM436)
“Most of the time when we think about cohabiting couples, we imagine younger adults who are living together before they get married, or instead of marrying. But, according to the 2000 census, there are more than a million individuals over the age of 50 who are cohabiting, and this number is increasing as baby boomers reach their 50s and 60s.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Suzanna Smith, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm436
How Couples Cope with Infertility (FAR3039/FM433)
“I’ve had many friends who, soon after they were married, were constantly facing questions from friends and relatives about when they were going to start having children. Many people assume this would be the next logical step. However, many couples choose not to have children, and more than four million married men and women in the U.S. have difficulty conceiving or carrying a child to birth.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm433
Breaking out of Unhealthy Marital Interactions (FAR3041/FM474)
“For couples today, there's an abundance of information on how to sustain healthy, happy marital relationships. What many couples fail to realize is that these positive practices won't work without addressing negative patterns and destructive behaviors in their relationship.” This 2-page radio transcript was written by Eboni Baugh and Donna Davis, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fm474
Three Stages of Marriage (FCS2312/FY1274)
Most marriages go through at least three distinct stages: romantic love, disillusionment and distraction, and dissolution, adjustment with resignation, or adjustment with contentment. Researchers have found that couples utilize at least four general strategies for adjusting to the realities of long-term marriages with contentment. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1274
Improving Savings, Health, and Happiness by Modifying How the Family Operates the Home (FCS3311/FY1322)
Does your home routine need a tune-up? This 4-page fact sheet discusses ways to improve your home’s family operations, which are routines and behaviors practiced at home by your family. Written by Randall A. Cantrell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1322
Relationship CHANGE: How to Change Your Relationships for GOOD (FCS2311/FY1273)
“Everything would be fine if my partner would just change!” This is a common sentiment many of us have felt. However, this notion is just the opposite of how we should go about changing our relationships for good. Positive change is never easy. This 3-page fact sheet introduces the principle of Change Yourself First as a healthy strategy for changing our relationships. Written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1273
Estate Planning (FCS7207/FY446)
Estate planning has to do with living, not just with decisions about who inherits property. An estate plan is a pattern, a guide, or a master method for working toward financial security and the family’s future welfare. To be most effective, estate planning should involve all members of the family. The objectives of estate planning will differ among families because of varying circumstances, such as differences in assets, value judgments, personal desires, and number of children. Consider these purposes for estate planning. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Martie Gillen, Josephine Turner, and Vervil Mitchell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy446
Estate Planning: Getting Started (FCS5239/FY538)
Estate planning is a topic avoided by many people because it deals with attitudes and feelings about death, property ownership, business arrangements, marriage, and family relationships that family members may not be ready to discuss. It may also be avoided because family members disagree on how assets are to be handled. Although planning for the end of life may be uncomfortable, think of it as a gift to your family. By getting your affairs in order, you will save them a great deal of anxiety, time, and money even if you can’t spare them their grief. This 5-page fact sheet is the first in a series on estate planning tools and techniques. Written by Josephine Turner and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy538
9 Important Communication Skills for Every Relationship (FCS2315/FY1277)
Effective communication is critical to successful relationships. Researchers and therapists have found at least nine skills that can help couples learn to talk effectively about important issues, like time spent together/apart, money, health, gender differences, children, family, friends, commitment, trust, and intimacy. If learned well, these nine skills can help put our relationships on a positive trajectory for success. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1277
10 Rules for Constructive Conflict (FCS2314/FY1276)
Determining how we handle conflicts, whether constructively or destructively, is a good way to see how functional or dysfunctional we are acting in our relationships. Take a minute and complete this quiz to see if you handle conflict in a constructive or destructive way. It will help you realize what you are already doing well and what skills you might still want to work on a little more. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1276
Eight Needs of Every Partner, Parent, and Child (FCS2313 /FY1275)
One of our greatest desires is to be happy. So what do you need in order to be happy? Have you ever sat down and made a list? This 3-page fact sheet guides you in listing needs for yourself, your partner, and your children; and lists eight needs identified by researchers that people need to feel happy. Written by Victor William Harris, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1275
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
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
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
FCS2178/FY044 Can We Talk? Improving Couples’ Communication
Revised! FCS2178, a 4-page fact sheet by Eboni J. Baugh and Deborah Humphries, is part of the Florida Marriage Preparation series. It encourages couples to look at the importance of learning and practicing the
relationship skill of listening and of expressing thoughts and feelings. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy044