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Play it safe while doing yard work 07/10/14 Heather Kolich
Each year, thousands of people in the United States head to the emergency room because of injuries sustained while working in home landscapes.
Co-authored by Thomas Foken, Monique Leclerc's book, Footprints in Micrometeorology and Ecology, is the first textbook on the subject and covers how to interpret meteorological measurements made at a given level over a surface with regard to characteristic properties such as roughness, albedo, heat, moisture, carbon dioxide and other gases. CAES News
UGA scientist's book helps other researchers interpret meterological data 07/10/14 Sharon Dowdy
Some landscapes — like forests — are known for keeping carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Others shed carbon dioxide or other gasses that can affect the environment. Calculating just how much of each gas is held or released can be difficult but University of Georgia scientist Monique Leclerc has literally written the book on the subject.
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Proper handwashing still one of the best defenses against childhood germs 07/03/14 Erica P. Techo
Handwashing is one healthy habit that can have an immediate impact on your child's health — preventing seasonal colds and the flu, keeping food safe and minimizing days out from school.
Young children need 60 minutes of active playtime to ensure good health. CAES News
60 minutes a day? How to carve out time to "Get Moving!" with your children 07/03/14 Merritt Melancon
Between homework, housework, school schedules and work schedules, it can be hard to fit in the 60 minutes of daily physical activity that children need to grow into healthy adults.
A concession stand at the Kiwanis Club Fairgrounds in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Don't bench food safety at your school's concession stand 07/03/14 Judy A. Harrison
“Two bits, four bits, six bits a dollar, all for safe food, stand up and holler!” Back to school may mean back to sports for children and back to the concession stand for parents.
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Middle school is a time for important transitions and independence 07/03/14 Don W. Bower
Compare those three rules for success with what you know about most tweens entering puberty: they push back against rules, they enjoy nonconformity and they rebel against authority. It’s no wonder that the middle school years are a struggle for many tweens.
By taking kids to the grocery store and encouraging them to help in meal planning, shopping and food preparation, they can learn positive eating habits and become empowered to try new foods and make smarter food choices. CAES News
Maintaining a healthy weight is a family affair 07/03/14 Constance C. Crawley
Everyone has a goal weight that they feel is right for them, but what is a healthy weight? It is the weight you and your child achieve when you eat moderate portions of healthy food and are physically active most days of the week.
A full after-school schedule may keep your kids occupied, but it's not necessarily the healthiest option. It turns out kids need a little unstructured “play time” for healthy development as well. CAES News
Leave room for “play time” with young children 07/03/14 Cal Powell
A full after-school schedule may keep your kids occupied, but it’s not necessarily the healthiest option. It turns out kids need a little unstructured “play time” for healthy development as well.
If you want to develop a farm-to-school program at your child's school, county and state UGA Extension personnel are ready and willing to work with you and your child's teachers to move your farm-to-school efforts forward. Extension personnel can connect schools with local farmers, provide curriculum and instruction on nutrition education, and assist with the implementation of school gardens. CAES News
UGA School Garden Curriculum Resource Center helps teachers makes the most of their school gardens 07/03/14 Merritt Melancon
Heading back to class this fall will mean heading back to the school garden at hundreds of schools across Georgia.