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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. While 4.2 million Americans—just over 1 in 10—have diabetes, 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes. Even though this number has been on the rise, the good news is that there are steps you can take to prevent, slow down, or even reverse the most common form of the disease known…
Ever notice that your child’s behavior may be a little off following the switch to and from daylight savings time? Children can become extra cranky, emotional, and uncooperative or even aggressive due to the change in their sleep pattern. While changing the clocks forward or backward one hour is something that may make adults feels…
While suicide is a leading cause of death for children and adults, spotting warning signs isn’t always easy. The hope of Suicide Prevention week is to bring much needed attention, especially in the era of post COVID-19, to the importance of recognizing verbal, behavioral and emotional warning signs of the risk of suicide. While nothing…
Play benefits children in each domain of development like nothing else does. It helps children learn about the world, develop the skills they need to interact with others, manage their emotions, and it promotes curiosity and learning. Research on play tells us that play is essential for children’s well-being. In fact, “play is so important…
In 1994, the National Extension Parent Education Model was published. This model still guides our work in parent education today. The National Extension Parent Education Model lists 6 areas of essential parenting practices that include: Care For Self, Understand, Guide, Nurture, Motivate and Advocate. Of these 6 areas, parents seem to struggle the most with…
Getting enough sleep is crucial for good health. What you may not know is that not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and can lead to poorer control of your DM (Diabetes Management) if you are already living with it. Studies show that not getting enough sleep can also…
Ever notice that your child’s behavior may be a little off following the switch to and from daylight savings time? Children can become extra cranky, emotional, and uncooperative or even aggressive due to the change in their sleep pattern. While changing the clocks forward or backward one hour is something that may make adults feels…
The Why’s and How’s of Practicing Gratitude with your Children The Oxford Language Dictionary defines gratitude as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness”. Recent research shows that the practice of gratitude has many positive outcomes. Some of the beneficial effects include reduced anxiety and depression, improved physical…
Whether you are a stressed parent or an older adult, insomnia is a common complaint. It affects at least one-third of American adults! After a busy day, you look forward to a good night’s sleep. It’s easy to turn to medication, whether it’s a prescription or an over-the-counter sleeping pill. However, this is not the…
We have all experienced it, lying in bed, tossing, and turning, unable to fall asleep. We stare at the clock, we get up, use the bathroom, drink some water, and still we can’t fall asleep. We know the importance of a good night sleep and the negative effects that inadequate sleep can have on our…