Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2037 - Nurturing Families (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2037.1) | 33 |
Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families) |
| 2037.2) | 33 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
| 2037.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
| 2037.4) | 0 |
Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth) |
| 2037.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
Author: Kathy Byrnes
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
A clinical study conducted by the Home Sewing Association (HSA) revealed that women who sew — both skilled as well as novice sewers–experienced a drop in heart rate, blood pressure and perspiration rate when compared women who participated in other leisure-time activities. Sewers claimed to feel better after engaging in their favorite activity. Sewing is an activity that is often enjoyed by highly creative and productive people, yet can actually be used as a stress-buster with health
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
As a result of a community outreach and networking agency input, the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with the Kenton County Library Erlanger Branch, Northern Kentucky Health Department, Kenton County Schools Family Resource Centers, and several other health organizations to host an Expectant Parent Baby Shower Resource Fair. The goal of this event was to provide expectant parents and those with small children with needed education and community resources. Topics inclu
