EDIS Update

New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database

FCS2138/HE138 Learning to Be a Father: How is it done? Isn't there a manual somewhere?

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Relationships

Revised! FCS2138, a 5-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, discusses ways men can learn how to be good fathers. Includes recommended resources in English and Spanish, and references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE138

FCS2137/HE137 The Hidden Benefits of Being an Involved Father

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Relationships

Revised! FCS2137, a 5-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, describes the benefits for children, fathers, and families when the father is more involved with his children. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE137

FCS2140/HE140 The Common Roles of Fathers: The Five Ps

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Relationships

Revised! FCS2140, a 4-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, outlines five roles fathers tend to use to define themselves: participator/problem-solver, playmate, principled guide, provider and preparer. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE140

FCS2141/HE141 Being an Involved Father: What Does It Mean?

November 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Relationships

Revised! FCS2141, a 5-page fact sheet by Kate Fogarty and Garret D. Evans, explores the meaning of “involvement” for fathers, and provides some strategies for having healthy and involved relationships with one’s children. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE141

FCS8726/FY457 Breastfeeding: Benefits for Babies, Mothers, and Society

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Health & Nutrition

Revised! FCS8726, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Jennifer Hillan, lists the benefits for breastfeeding for babies, mothers, and society. Includes tips for breastfeeding and references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY457

FCS8726Span/FY458 Lactancia Materna: Beneficios para los bébes, las madres, y la sociedad

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Health & Nutrition, Spanish Language

Revised! FCS8726-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish language version of FCS8726/FY457 Breastfeeding: Benefits for Babies, Mothers and Society. It lists the benefits for breastfeeding for babies, mothers, and society. Includes tips for breastfeeding and references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY458

FCS7241/FY1110 Teens and Media Use: Cell Phones - What's the Plan?

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Money Matters

FCS7241, a 5-page fact sheet by Michael S. Gutter, Selena Garrison, and Marina Fayer, assists family communication about wants and needs for cell phone features and plans, with checklists to help decide on the best options. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1110

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren series

October 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Aging & Caregiving, Children

Revised and Expanded! FCS2186-2191, a series of 1-4 page fact sheets by Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Larry Forthun, and Angela Falcone, with contributions by Joe Pergola and Maisie Ross, addresses challenges and issues grandparents may encounter when raising grandchildren. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2009.

FCS2186/FY427 Understanding Reasons for Misbehavior
FCS2186a/FY1112 A Crash Course in Child Development
FCS2187/FY429 Guidance and Discipline
FCS2188/FY431 Tips for Navigating the System
FCS2188a/FY1125 Financial Assistance
FCS2188b/FY1123 Health Care Assistance
FCS2188c/FY1124 School and Educational Assistance
FCS2189/FY433 Custody Options
FCS2190/FY435 Understanding Relationships
FCS2190a/FY1113 Characteristics of Strong Families
FCS2191/FY437 Building Strong Families
FCS2191a /FY1114Taking Care of Yourself

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_book_grandparents_raising_grandchildren

FCS2300/FY1111 Teething: Symptoms and Remedies

September 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Health & Nutrition

FCS-2300, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Nila Lenna and Eboni J. Baugh, provides research-based information about the teething process. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1111

WEC263/UW308 How To Make a Treefrog House

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children, Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden

WEC-263, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Monica E. McGarrity and Steve A. Johnson, provides simple instructions for children to make, decorate and monitor a treefrog house. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW308

FCS2297/FY1086Helping Teens Answer the Question "Who Am I?": Gender Role and Identity Development in Male Adolescence through Early Adulthood

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Children

FCS-2297, a 3-page fact sheet by Rosemary V. Barnett and Stephanie Bates Galligan, focuses on gender role as it relates to identity development in male adolescents and emerging adults. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1086

4H8.5/4H283 Creating positive parental influence in 4-H competitions: A guide for 4-H Volunteers

April 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children

4H 8.5, a 4-page fact sheet by Deborah L. Nistler and Kate Fogarty, introduces a “4-As” framework for understanding parent motivations for participation in competitive youth programs, and suggests approaches for volunteers to use to encourage parent engagement. Includes references. Published by the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H283

FCS2296/FY1085 Helping Teens Answer the Question "Who Am I?": Sexual Development in Adolescents

April 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children

FCS-2296, a 3-page fact sheet by Rosemary V. Barnett and Sally A. Moore, is the fifth of a series that explores adolescence in terms of physical, cognitive, social, moral, gender, and sexual development. This publication focuses on the sexual development that adolescents experience. Incluides references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1085