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BURCHAM: Keeping calm during political conversations

Illinois Extension Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley recently posted this article on the Family Files Blog and it is super timely right now and an important topic to explore. Tessa says:  It is August 2024, and we are in the trenches of political debate for President of the United States. People are passionate about their political perspectives, which is good; however, ideally, it is important to communicate respectfully, whether at home or out and about with others. No one should ever leave who […]

todayAugust 20, 2024

mental health first aid

Columnists

BURCHAM: Mental Health First Aid increasing awareness

Nearly one in five adults live with a mental illness. Many of those who struggle with a mental health challenge do not seek help for a variety of reasons. I have been trained since 2021 to be a facilitator for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), which is a training for participants to learn how to help someone experiencing mental health difficulties. It teaches a five-step process that includes communications skills and offering resources to encourage help-seeking. Multiple research studies have […]

todayAugust 11, 2024

summer heat

Columnists

Cost-effective ways to beat the summer heat

In the Midwest, the summer months can bring the heat. Many people look forward to this season for a variety of reasons like possible vacations or camping, baseball season (for local kids and professional teams), and fun summer activities like gardening, swimming, and biking. The part of the season that may be challenging is beating the heat, especially when budgets are already tight and energy costs may be rising to keep your home cool. Illinois Extension Educator Jamie Mahlandt wrote […]

todayAugust 4, 2024

clutter

In Your Home

Spring forward with clearing the clutter

Clutter can be described as a disordered heap or mass of objects. When we think about what qualifies as clutter it can mean different things for different people. For example, magnets on a fridge could qualify as clutter to one person but to someone else, it wouldn’t be. Clutter is very subjective! Just in time for Spring cleaning, Illinois Extension Educator, Emily Harmon has written a great article on clearing the clutter that I would like to share with you. […]

todayApril 11, 2024

Thanksgiving

Columnists

Gluten-free, no sugar, low fat……Thanksgiving?

I saw this article written by Extension Educator Mary Liz Wright for the Live Well, Eat Well Blog, and I thought it was so interesting to see how our traditional holiday meal has changed over the years. Mary Liz says:  Gluten-free, low sugar, no fat---doesn’t that sound like a yummy Thanksgiving dinner?  We could be describing a trend in modern dieting, however, what we are talking about is the first Thanksgiving. When coloring hand-traced turkeys and making paper bag vests […]

todayNovember 23, 2023

saving business money investments summer spending

Financial News

FFF: Talking about money with your college student

Having a college student of my own, I can relate to this important article about money by Kathy Sweedler with Illinois Extension. Student loans, rental agreements, car purchases, employment contracts plus day-to-day spending – all in the life of a college student! Between the ages of 18 to 25 years old, people go from spending money on fun to significant financial decisions that can affect them for many years. Launching young adults includes helping them develop healthy financial behaviors. What […]

todaySeptember 3, 2023

saving business money investments summer spending

Financial News

FFF: Summer seasonal spending

I would like to share this great article by Extension Educator Jamie Mahlandt about seasonal spending – especially summer. Acknowledging seasonal and occasional expenses is an important part of your spending plan or budget. Tracking these expenses allows you to plan ahead in case you need to save up. Vacations, kids’ summer camps and daycare, and property taxes may be some seasonally occurring expenses that bust your budget if you are not prepared. Planning for these important expenses throughout the […]

todayAugust 28, 2023 1

children separation anxiety

In Your Home

Please don’t go: Separation anxiety and children

School will be starting soon before we know it. With the start of school, we see preschoolers and even older elementary school-age children having a difficult time with the transition and being away from home and loved ones. The Illinois Early Learning Project has a great tip sheet that helps parents address separation anxiety in children. They say it is often hard for a parent or other loved one to leave a young child who cries and clings. The child […]

todayJuly 28, 2023

family

Columnists

Tips for a fun “family night in” in July

It’s hard to think about Independence Day without visions of flags and fireworks appearing. The holiday event is rich with traditions that help us celebrate our country’s heritage with pride and a sense of belonging. Families also have a wealth of traditions that help us feel special and part of a group. During July, you can celebrate the traditions that have been passed down in your family. You can also start a few new ones. Taking a break from the summer sporting events […]

todayJuly 7, 2023

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