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Families & Children News
The Growing Rogues Gallery of Food-Borne Pathogens — and What You Can Do about It
gallery of foodborne pathogens has grown larger.
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once thought to be only one... more
Timely Travel Tips for Diabetics on Vacation
Planning a trip this summer? Sure, that’s what vacations are all about. But, fun all goes by the wayside if... more
April 3rd is National Walking Day
With so much talk about being Physical Active these days the American Heart Association has designated April 3rd as National... more
Asthma-Focused Home Visit Intervention Training
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects almost 25 million Americans, including approximately 7 million children. Although asthma cannot... more
Situational Awareness Can Help You Stay Safe
Being alert to your surroundings at home, at work, and every
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Clean Hands for Valentine’s Day – Spread Love, Not Germs
Soon we will hear “Happy Valentine’s Day” wishes on this special day. However, Valentine’s Day conjures up images of candy... more
Get to the Heart of the Matter
Did you know that February is American Heart Month, and not because of Valentine’s Day?
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Planning for the Event
I am a reluctant party planner. Many times it is only after I’ve committed (as in sending out invitations)... more
Stress Eating
Everyone is familiar with the term "stress eating" which simply means to eat everything in sight without having any control.... more
Dr. Judith C. Rodrigues Is Keynote Speaker for Extension Diabetes and Childhood Obesity Conference
Judith C. Rodriguez, chair and professor in the department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the Brooks College of Health at... more
Building Family Strengths
These are stressful times for families. Most families face difficult strains on time, money, and emotions. Sometimes homes become the place where everyone is worn-out or angry. But, in spite of these difficulties, there are ways that our families can remain strong and happy.
What makes some families strong? Researchers have worked on answers to this question for years. This publication discusses six of the most important of these family strengths. It also provides activities that may help build or improve these strengths in your family.
As you read about each of these family strengths, decide where your family is already strong. Then identify one area where you want to be stronger. It is probably not a good idea to work on several areas at once, as the family might get overwhelmed. Work on developing one identified area at a time. In addition to using the exercise in this publication, you might invite family members to suggest ways to build in the area that you are working on. more...
