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National Living Well Week, March 10-15, 2008
Since 2002, the National Living Well Campaign has been sponsored by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The goal of the campaign is to promote nutrition and financial literacy and to raise awareness about the services provided by family and consumer sciences Cooperative Extension agents.
Experts/Sources
| NAME | PHONE | |
| Jorge Atiles | jhatiles@uga.edu | 706/542-4860 |
| Sue Chapman | chapmans@uga.edu | 706/542-8873 |
News Articles
| Become debt free in 2006 Even if the bills are piling increasingly higher and creditors have your number on speed dial, there is hope. Read the full story >> |
| Choose parenting information wisely With book stores that feature row after row of books on child development and parenting, it's no wonder that parents have a hard time figuring out what to believe. Read the full story >> |
| Dealing with sibling arguments Sibling rivalry — competition and arguments between brothers and sisters — is common in many families with two or more children. Most brothers and sisters argue, disagree, or compete at least occasionally. Read the full story >> |
| Fathers can help children succeed
in school In many two-parent families, mothers have the major responsibility for staying in contact with the child's teachers. However, a recent study suggests involving fathers as well may be an important step in helping children do well in school. Read the full story >> |
| Getting married? Financially,
one plus one might equal three Money — whether it's cold, hard, green, silver, too much or not enough — and communication about money is the number one source of strife for newlyweds. Read the full story >> |
| Grilling meat correctly The weather is getting warmer and it's the perfect
time to light the charcoal or turn on the gas. Before
and after slapping meat on the grill, make sure you take
all the right precautions. |
| Healthy meals and snacks
can come from a concession stand Unfortunately, finding healthy concession foods that are low in fat and sugar can be a challenge. However, with a little thought and planning, there are ways to make healthier choices in challenging situations. Read the full story >> |
| Pre-diabetes: Early warning
signs and tips for diabetes prevention Diabetes. The diagnosis is becoming increasingly common — and so is the diagnosis for pre-diabetes. Read the full story >> |
| Raw favorites
need to be handled with care When it comes to working with and eating raw fish, preventing bacterial growth is imperative, whether it's by proper handling of seafood or careful washing of utensils. Read the full story >> |
| Saving
energy: The incense test High heating bills aren't just a part of winter. High cooling bills don't have to be a result of the summer's heat. Read the full story >> |
| Setting limits with teens As children move into the teen years, they start thinking more like adults. This is both good news and bad news. Read the full story >> |
| Storing kitchen staples Are you ever afraid to open your cupboard doors and look too closely? Do you wonder if that flour, sugar, baking powder or baking soda should be thrown out even if they look okay? Do they ever get too old to use? Read the full story >> |
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Additional Information
- Learning and Living Well
- National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- UGA Cooperative Extension