UK FCS Extension

Talking FACS

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Talking FACS is hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. We have educators in every county of the state, sharing research knowledge with individuals, families and communities to improve quality of life. Our educators are supported by a network of specialists providing the basis for the research based content shared within local communities. Talking FACS will take a few minutes to sit down with those who support the work we do to talk about the issues and concerns that many families are facing today. The topics we address through our podcast will focu...

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Nurturing the Teen Brain 18.06.2018 10:37

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Exension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development Episode 2 Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss the development of the teenage brain. Dr. Weisenhorn provides tips for nurturing brain development related to sleep, technology and prote...

Setting SMART Goals for Physical Activity 08.06.2018 10:36

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity Episode 1 Dr. Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of setting goals to achieve phyical activity milestones. Throughout the podcast, Natalie uses a real world example of running in a 10K to explain t...

What is Talking FACS? 08.06.2018 7:00

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support Episode 0 Welcome to Talking FACS - What you need to know about family, food, finance and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program, our educators share research k...