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'The earlier, the better' with financial lessons 07/04/13 Erica P. Techo
More than half of American parents — 61 percent according to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants — give an allowance to their children. While the average yearly allowance was $65 a month, or $780 a year, only 1 percent of parents reported their kids saving money.
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On-the-go meals and snacks can be healthy and easy 07/04/13 Erica P. Techo
With sports practice, after-school activities and errands, families often struggle to find time for home-cooked meals. But being on the go doesn’t have to mean fast food is on the menu.
New school lunch regulations will be bringing more whole grains and less salt to cafeterias this school year. CAES News
Prepare students to make better school lunch choices by starting at home 07/04/13 Erica P. Techo
Last August, Georgia students returned to school and found some familiar friends missing from their cafeterias — sodium, fat and sugar. This school year, processed grains continue their exit.
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
Promoting health by involving kids in meal planning, grocery shopping 07/04/13 Erica P. Techo
Trying to get a picky eater to pick up a new vegetable can be like pulling teeth, but a trip to the grocery store can help children of all ages broaden their culinary horizons and develop better eating habits.
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Even well-prepared students can suffer from test anxiety 07/04/13 Cheryl R. Varnadoe
Test anxiety is one of the most common forms of stress faced by young people. Even when they know the information that will be on the test, stress can cause changes in the body and brain that make it hard to think clearly.
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UGA Extension helps families make the most of every school year 07/04/13 Judy Ashley
Through Cooperative Extension offices in almost every county, the University of Georgia helps Georgians become healthier, more financially independent and more environmentally responsible.
Children read in a school garden. Mary Lin Elementary School, Atlanta, GA, May 2010. CAES News
UGA Extension offers assistance in setting up farm-to-school programs 07/04/13 Judy Ashley
In Georgia, we have a growing number of children who are at least two generations from the farm. We also have far too many children who are overweight or obese. Farm-to-school programs in Georgia are working to reconnect children to the source of their food and inspire them to try all the healthy foods that we grow here in Georgia.
Blueberries sit in baskets at the UGA organic research farm. Photo taken July 23, 2008 in Watkinsville, Ga. CAES News
Eating healthy and Georgia grown 07/04/13 Erica P. Techo
Peanuts and blueberries are some of the most popular Georgia grown foods, but they’re also some of the healthiest snacks.
Tim Coolong will start July 1 at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Tifton campus. CAES News
New vegetable horticulturist set to man Tifton post 06/27/13 Clint Thompson
Tim Coolong has a passion for studying vegetable production. The University of Georgia is an attractive destination for renowned scientists. Together, they are a match made in agricultural heaven.