Research-based information, resources, and tips for families, consumers, and educators; provided by the faculty of the University of Florida/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Congratulations to FYCS Student Tim Tebow
The Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences would like to congratulate Tim Tebow on his Heisman Trophy win. In addition to being the first sophmore to win a Heisman, Tim Tebow is the first UF FYCS major to win a Heisman!
Research News You Can Use
The Winter Issue of Research News You Can Use is now available. This helpful series shares up-to-date, reliable research in Family, Youth and Community Sciences.
In this issue:
How Nonprofit Chief Executive Officers Learn Their Skills
Media Literacy: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know
FCS and 4-H Agents: Job Satisfaction in the “Early Years” of Extension
Grandparents and Relationships with Older Grandchildren
Low Energy Density Foods May Be Out of Reach for Consumers With Limited Resources
Take Charge of Your Diabetes
Mary Harrison Professorship
In honor of Mary N. Harrison, professor and Extension specialist, this professorship recognizes outstanding county and state Extension faculty on an annual basis. More...
Take Charge of Your Diabetes
In The News
- Take Charge of Your Diabetes
- "Member Satisfaction Survey" Phishing Scam Warning
- High School Financial Planning Program
- Talking with Teens
- New Parents Social Networks
- Young Teens and Friendship
- Physical Activity-Teens and Parents
- Bankruptcy Education
- MyPyramid Food Guidance System
Calendar
- Nutrition Education Training Participants will learn principles and develop activities for teaching nutrition to young children and their families.