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Category: February 2017

Making Time to Connect

Posted on by Marci Metz

There are 168 hours in a week. How many do you devote to your relationship?

How much time do you devote to your partner in a single day? Life is hectic. Sometimes it can feel like we do not have any time for ourselves, let alone our partners and families. Yet, couples who have the strongest relationships find time to work on their relationship every day through shared interactions.

Couple rituals are shared interactions that are repeated and significant to both partners. The special things you look forward to as a couple and the everyday routines you follow are like threads that bind your relationship together. They do not have to be time consuming. In fact, you might be surprised how quickly just a few simple daily rituals can add up.

  • What are 3 things you and your partner do together almost every day? (Examples: kiss, hug, talk about our day, eat a meal, share morning coffee)
  • What are 3 things you do with your partner as traditions, things you look forward to and plan? (Examples: holiday or birthday celebrations, vacation)
  • What are some things you wish you and your partner did together every day? Be specific. How could you and your partner begin these new rituals?
  • What are a few new traditions that you would like to start? Be specific. How could you and your partner begin these new traditions?

Source: ELEVATE: Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level, http://www.nermen.org/ELEVATE.php 

By:  Nora Rhoades

Choosing Care for Your Child

Posted on by Marci Metz

Selection of child care is an important task for Kansas parents. K-State Research and Extension has quick to reference resources outlining things to consider as parents and caring adults work through the decision-making process of selecting child care.

 By:  Nora Rhoades

Peanut Allergy Prevention

Posted on by Marci Metz

Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy and the highest amongst children. There is no cure or treatment except to avoid the consumption of peanuts.

New research now shows that introducing high risk infants to peanut foods could reduce the chance of developing a peanut allergy. There are three guidelines to consider:

  • Infants at high risk because they already have severe eczema, egg allergy or both. Experts recommend introducing peanut-containing foods as early as 4-6 months of age.
  • Infants with mild to moderate eczema. Experts recommend introducing peanut-containing foods around 6 months of age.
  • Infants without eczema or any other food allergy consume peanut-containing foods freely.

With these guidelines, the results suggest that peanut allergy can be prevented when peanut-containing foods are introduced in infancy through age 5. Infants in category one above had an 81 percent reduction in developing peanut allergy.

Learn more at: http://bit.ly/2iFKj28

By:  Ashley Svaty