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Life Skills Development

Personal and social skills needed by everyone in daily living. [NALT]

[life skills development: AGROVOC]

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Cooperative Extension aims at providing science-based information to help various clientele groups make better decisions. EDIS publications here include basic introductions to decisionmaking using force-field analysis and an economic approach to valuing information; strategies for making financial decisions as a family or resolving ethical issues within a coalition; and 4-H curricula for developing decision-making skills in youth.

Parenting

Planning

The determination of the objectives or goals of an enterprise and the selection, through a systematic consideration of alternatives, of the policies, programs and procedures for achieving them.

Stress Management

[NALT] [AGROVOC: Mental Stress]

Time Management

Publications

Selling Yourself: A Guide to Writing Effective Resumes

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Teen Fit Camp Teaches Life Skills

Dr. Rachel PientaJuly 16th, 2024This summer, Wakulla 4-H partnered with Sunchaser Fitness, the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program, the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, and the Florida Center for Prevention Research at Florida State University to offer a new, teen-focused camp. The new program, Wakulla 4-H Teen Fitness Camp, was offered for two weeks this summer, one week in June […]

How Raising Animals in 4-H Nurtures Lifelong Skills

Gus KoernerJuly 12th, 2024In 4-H, youth ages 5 and up have the opportunity to participate in both small and large animal projects. Through 4-H programs, raising animals helps kids develop important life skills. In 4-H, young people care for animals such as chickens, rabbits, goats, and horses, teaching them responsibility, leadership, money management, and empathy. Responsibility and Time […]

Bikes Can Build Relationships

ambernorrisJune 27th, 2024Grab your helmet and let’s go for a bike ride. Summertime is an opportunity to get out and get a little exercise. Riding bikes is a fantastic way to spend time and build relationships with family and friends. Biking can activate the feeling of happiness. Wearing a properly fitting helmet is a state law […]

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