Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts

Sunday, January 14, 2024

National Sunday Supper Day

Isabel Laessig, a mom of four who operates the Family Foodie website, created the Sunday Supper movement. It aims at bringing families back together in the kitchen and around the dinner table. To celebrate, prepare, and eat a meal with loved ones.

In 2012, Laessig and eight other bloggers and their families celebrated the first virtual Sunday Supper. Sunday Supper Day falls on the second Sunday in January.


Family mealtime is an ageless tradition shared by people all around the world. Eating dinner together keeps the doors of communication open. It's a perfect time to show your children they are your priority. Studies have shown children who eat dinner with their families are less likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs a
nd more likely to develop good eating habits.


Family Dinner

Segment from World Report, April 2009
A family study conducted by Brigham Young University quizzed more than 1500 IBM employees. The results show that families who spend time eating dinner together will encounter less conflict between family and work.


The BYU study appeared in issues of Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, and Slate magazine. Dr. Jacob expressed the hope for society to value dinner time and not allow things to interrupt it.

In fact, a multi-national study cited by the marriage and family therapy program at the University of Minnesota and its director reports family mealtime has a more positive influence on emotional and intellectual development in children and teens than sports or additional time in school.



Nutritious Meals for Families on a Budget





Friday, September 29, 2023

Family Health and Fitness Day USA



Family Health and Fitness Day USA is a national health and fitness event for families always held the last Saturday in September.  


The event's purpose is to promote the importance of regular physical activity for children and their parents. Families will participate in health promotion events at hundreds of locations throughout the country, including YMCAs and health clubs, park districts, schools, houses of worship and state and local health organizations.



It's Family Time!

You can jump rope, ride bikes, and take a walk as a family. Remember to be safe by using sunscreen, bike helmets, and staying hydrated.

Saturday, August 5, 2023

American Family Day
The Family Meal Time




Family mealtime is an ageless tradition shared by people all around the world. Eating dinner together keeps the doors of communication open. It's a perfect time to show your children they are your priority. Studies have shown children who eat dinner with their families are less likely to use alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs and more likely to develop good eating habits.
 


Family Dinner
Segment from World Report, April 2009
A recent family study conducted by Brigham Young University, quizzed more than 1500 IBM employees. The results show that families who spend time eating dinner together will encounter less conflict between family and work.

The BYU study appeared in issues of Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report and Slate magazine. Dr. Jacob expressed the hope for society to value dinner time, and not allow things to interrupt it.

In fact, a multi-national study cited by the marriage and family therapy program at the University of Minnesota and its director, reports family meal time has a more positive influence on emotional and intellectual development in children and teens than sports or additional time in school.

Nutritious Meals for Families on a Budget



Friday, July 21, 2023

July is Sandwich Generation Month
“Three Generations Bound By Caring”



The Sandwich Generation represents a group of individuals who find themselves in the unique position of caring for their elderly parents while also supporting their own children. This generation embodies dedication, patience, and compassion, making it a cause for celebration and recognition. The primary aim is to raise awareness about the unwavering efforts of these individuals and ensure they receive the support they need.

Sandwich Generation Month is observed annually in July in honor of this extraordinary group. During this time, the community comes together to better understand the specific challenges faced by this generation and highlight the various support systems available to them as they navigate the complexities of maintaining multi-generational households.

According to data from the Pew Research Center, slightly over one in eight Americans aged 40 to 60 finds themselves in this dual role of raising their own children while caring for aging parents. This statistic underscores the growing significance of the Sandwich Generation and the importance of acknowledging their remarkable contributions.





Sandwich Generation


Reference.
1. Learn more about the Sandwich Generation
2. Sandwich generation moms feeling the squeeze, American Psychological Association.






Monday, May 15, 2023

May 15, UN International Day of Families



National Family Month is celebrated every year from
Mother's Day through Father's Day.
May 15th is the United Nations International Day of Families. 


2023 Theme: Demographic Trends and Families

Demographic trends are mostly shaped by fertility and mortality patterns. Declining fertility rates result in benefits for families as they are more able to invest in their children’s health and education, which in turn helps with poverty reduction and better socio-economic development.

Research indicates that decreasing fertility also increases women’s labour participation. On the other hand, fertility declines result in smaller families, which are less likely to cope with care and other household obligations. As such, in times of unemployment or illness, families have fewer members to rely on. Moreover, low fertility rates may undermine labour forces and social structures, triggering drastic responses with hard-to-predict consequences for issues ranging from social security to gender equality.


International Day of Families, 
The Family Meal, a Tradition Celebrated Worldwide





Thursday, April 30, 2020

May News, Events and Resources in Nutrition, Food, and Health

Current News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety, and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals. Wellness News is updated daily. To view the entire Newsletter online click here.









May Highlights
Women's Health Care Month 

Older Americans Month

Arthritis Awareness Month 
Better Hearing & Speech Month 
Lupus Awareness Month 
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month 
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month 
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month 

National Stroke Awareness Month Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month 
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

National High Blood Pressure
Education Month


National Family Month 


May Food Events




Monday, May 28, 2012

Kids Eat Right, Monday Message for May 28, 2012

Article of the Week
Young people with a positive image of themselves don’t obsess about calories, food or weight. 
4 ways to give your child the gift of a positive body image. http://bit.ly/K0Ynv3  


Hot Tip
Pack food right from the refrigerator into your picnic cooler
immediately before leaving home. http://bit.ly/KuWAOp 


Recipe of the Week
Pick up a precooked pork loin roast from your
supermarket deli counter to make these
quick sandwiches for your kids. http://bit.ly/KZLrmG  

Featured Video
Want to give your kids a tasty, creamy snack that hits the spot on hot days? 
Try Mom's Mango Smoothie! http://bit.ly/pYWKAl  


The Kids Eat Right Monday Message is a benefit of the Kids Eat Right Campaign Volunteer program.

Monday, May 2, 2011

May 2011 Wellness News

Current News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals.














 







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