FCS7-208: Building Your Preschooler's Financial Capabilities - Information for Parents

Carol Gnatuk | April 21, 2014 (New)

Feeling able to manage financial resources is a life goal for most of us. It is also a skill we would like to teach our young loved ones. This fact sheet offers suggestions for adults as they help young children develop their ability to manage money, also known as financial capability.

FCS7-209: Financial Capability: Why it Matters: In-depth Information for Educators

Carol Gnatuk | April 21, 2014 (New)

Countless surveys and studies confirm that American youth and adults lack basic financial knowledge and skills. Several states now require the teaching of financial education in high school and even elementary school as one way to address the knowledge gap, though Kentucky is not one of them. But clearly the schools cannot do it alone. Parents can be the key to raising financially capable children.

FCS7-212: Relatives Raising Children: Coping with Lifestyle Changes

Carol Gnatuk | April 21, 2014 (New)

The circumstances that make full time caregiving of children necessary usually are not ones grandparents or relatives would happily choose. Relatives step in as caregivers because they know their home is a more stable, loving environment for the child's well-being over the long term than placement in foster care. This publication describes some actions that you as a grandparent or relative who is parenting a child can take to manage the child and take care of yourself.

FCS7-213: Relatives Raising Children: Health and Safety Tips for Younger Children

Carol Gnatuk, Deborah Keys | April 21, 2014 (New)

Raising grandchildren can be challenging and rewarding. Keeping children healthy and safe can be simple, but it does take thought and preparation. This publication provides suggestions and guidelines that may help.

FCS7-211: Media Advertising and its Influence on Children: Educators

Carol Gnatuk | April 17, 2014 (New)

How should educators assist parents and those taking the parenting role to guide young children in using money wisely when so much media advertising swirls all around them? Answering that question is the objective of this publication.

FCS7-210: Media Advertising and Your Child

Carol Gnatuk | April 17, 2014 (New)

As parents, how can we help young children to know the difference between advertising and information? This fact sheet helps parents to answer that question.

FCS3-577: Kosher Foods

Sandra Bastin | April 1, 2014 (New)

Jewish dietary laws maintain certain rules for preparing foods that are not common in modern food preparation. These laws originated from the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures. The following information is an overview of Jewish dietary laws.

FCS2-304: Seams and Seam Finishes

Marjorie Baker, Linda Heaton | March 10, 2014 (Major Revision)

This publication is a guide to sewing various seams and seam finishes. The seam is the basic structural element of a garment or household textile item. Carefully selected and well-constructed seams and seam finishes are important steps in the construction process.

FCS5-460: Savvy Sellers and Bargain Hunters: Basic Guidelines to Yard Sales and Consignment Shops

Jennifer Hunter | November 11, 2013 (New)

This publication provides tips to be a successful seller or bargain hunter to help you maximize profits and savings.

FCS3-573: Hungry for Change: Get More of Nutrients Lacking in the American Diet

Ingrid Adams | September 27, 2013 (New)

Although the U.S. food supply is abundant, many people are experiencing nutritional shortfalls. More than half of all Americans suffer from chronic diseases because of poor food choices.