Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Hazel Jackson
Major Program: Traditions
According the Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension Service and Harvard University (1999) the critical ages for youth to learn creative skills are from8 to 12 years old. Learning to sew heightens the levels of creativity in youth. Creativity assists youth in critical thinking and problem solving. During the Fall 2017 58 youth were enrolled in after school 4-H sewing projects in Rockcastle County. The Family and Consumer Sciences and a volunteers taught a total of 8 hours of
Author: Judith O'Bryan
Major Program: Traditions
In today’s world of strife and conflict it is important for individuals to feel emotionally safe and secure. Family Traditions are practices or beliefs that are passed from generation to generation that help families to create a sense of connection and closeness as well as emotional safety, security and stability. The Laurel County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent taught Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions in eight counties to Wilderness Trail Area Extension
Author: Benita Peoples
Major Program: Traditions
Harrison CountyCreating and Maintaining Family Traditions Program Date: April 10, 19, 23, 24, 26 and 30, 2018Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions program Success StoryStrong families play an important role in the community and contribute to a healthy society overall. For example, positive development of a young child depends on a parent’s ability to nurture, teach, and provide. Despite daily stressors such as finances, health and emotional barriers, positive family interactions,
