Category: August 2016

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

Natural disasters, family changes such as divorce, death, serious injury, or community violence can be traumatic for both children and adults. Everyone needs time to process traumatic events. Children often experience disasters differently than adults and they need to have developmentally appropriate explanations of them. Engage with children to help them process tragic events, practice coping skills, and build resiliency. Here are some helpful resources:

By:  Nora Rhoades

 

You Asked It!

The August issue of You Asked It! is out and features the following topics:

  • Peach Season
  • Wonderful Watermelon
  • Back to School (Packing healthy lunches)
  • Wheat Foods for Kids
  • Shishito Peppers
  • Keeping Food Safe During Power Outages
  • Chewy Chicken
  • Starting with Good Food when Canning
  • Disposable WipesYou asked it
  • Kids Eat Right Month

Interested in a topic?  Click here to access the You Asked It!

By:  Ashley Goudey

Summer Squash Medley

Do you have an abundance of squash in your gardens? This is a simple recipe to put them to good use without turning on your oven!

Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients

1 onion, small
1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil)
1 1/2 yellow summer squash, small and sliced (can use 1-2 squash)
1 1/2 zucchini, small and sliced (can use 1-2 zucchini)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
1 can diced Italian tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

1. In large skillet, heat oil.
2. To heated oil, add squash and onion. Cook on medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Season with garlic powder to taste. Add salt and pepper (optional), if desired.
5. Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese.

Source: University of Maryland Extension. Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

By:  Ashley Goudey