Talking FACS
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Super Smoothies: Build a Better Smoothie
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Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Anna Cason, Extension Associate for Nutrition and Health
Season 6, Episode 37
Smoothies are a great way to start your day or satisfy midday munchies. Anna Cason joins Talking FACS to share strategies for building a better smoothie so you maximize nutrients and ease preparation woes. Smoothies are also a great way for using up ingredients that are nearing their expiration date!
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Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Is Baby-led weaning for me and my baby?
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health
Season 6, Episode 31
Baby-led weaning has grown in popularity in recent years, but what is it? Is it the right approach for me to help my baby transition to table food? Dr. Courtney Luecking joins the Talking FACS podcast to answer these questions and many more for parents who are on the brink of transitioning their infant to solid nourishment options.
Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about this topic or any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS.
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Navigating the Season of Sweets with Children
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health
Season 6, Episode 22
When sweets treats seem to be every where you turn, it sometimes is difficult to for children to resist the temptation to indulge at every opportunity. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares tips for removing the mystique for sweets and lowering them from their pedestal.
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Holiday Baking Tips
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation
Season 6, Episode 18
If "baking spirits bright" is in the plans during the next few weeks, you might want to listen to this episode of Talking FACS first. Annhall Norris shares important information regarding the cookie dough, or rather the flour that you will use to prepare the cookie dough, that might be new information for you! Keep your family safe and healthy during this season of delights for the taste buds!
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Nutrition Education Program 2024 Calendars
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program
Season 6, Episode 17
Finding a delicious, easy-to-prepare, budget friendly recipe to serve your family is as easy as opening up the 2024 Nutrition Education Program Food and Nutrition Calendar. On this episode of Talking FACS, LaToya Drake, NEP Program Coordinator, shares tips for using the Food and Nutrition Calendar to plan meals and grocery shopping activities.
Find the 2024 NEP Food and Nutrition Calendars at your local UK Cooperative Extension Office.
Kentucky Extension Offices
To connect with the KY Nutrition Education Program
Plan Eat Move Website
KYNEP on Facebook
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Dementia Caregivers Week in November
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Terri Weber, Elder Care Specialist with UK Human Resources Elder Care
Season 6, Episode 15
November is National Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. In recognition of these two annual observances, UK Elder Care and UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging are hosting Dementia Caregivers Week November 8-10, with a series of webinars designed to give support to caregivers.
For more information about Dementia Caregivers Week visit:
Dementia Caregivers Week
UK Human Resources|Elder Care
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Recovery in the Workplace
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Season 6, Episode 11
Successful recovery from substance abuse depends on many factors. One important component of successful recovery for many substance users is having a job or career. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Alex Elswick shares about what recovery in the workplace looks like for employers, employees, and the families of those who suffer from this disease.
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Social Media Use and Youth - Part 2
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Season 6, Episode 8
Social media seems to be everywhere but its use by our youth has reached epic proportions. On this episode of Talking FACS, we continue the discussion with Dr. David Weisenhorn about the prevalence of social media use by our youth and the impact that it is having on their well being. He shares guidance for parents about solutions to mitigate the effects of social media use on children's mental health.
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Social Media Use and Youth - Part 1
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Season 6, Episode 7
Social media seems to be everywhere but its use by our youth has reached epic proportions. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares alarming statistics about the prevalence of social media use by our youth and the impact that it is having on their well being.
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Exploring New Foods with Children
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 6, Episode 6
Encouraging your children to try new foods is sometimes a daunting task. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking provides tips and strategies to make the new food transition smooth. Don't get discouraged or give up - sometimes new food needs to be offered 10 to 15 times before your child decides it is good!
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Going on NOW - Eating Over the Rainbow Challenge
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Eating Over the Rainbow
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Hosts: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky and Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Guests: A panel of young friends and their moms
Season 6, Episode 5
If you have been listening to Talking FACS for any period of time, you already know that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables ensures that your body is getting the necessary nutrients for growth and development. On this episode of Talking FACS, Courtney and Mindy visit with a panel of young friends to discover their thoughts on eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables! This show supports our Eating Over the Rainbow Challenge as well as Farmers Market Week!
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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Eat Your Words - Phrases that Encourage Children to Try New Foods
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 5, Episode 37
Things adults say around children matter. This includes the way we talk about food and children’s behavior around food. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking discusses the differences between phrases that help or hamper children from trying new foods.
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Full episode transcript