Talking FACS

Fireworks Safety

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity
Episode 4
Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of being cautious and vigilant when handling fireworks.  While it is always safest to leave the shows to the professionals, Natalie provides tips for keeping the neighborhood festivities as safe as possible. 
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Meal Kit Delivery Services: Are they right for you?

 
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition.
Episode 3
Dr. Hunter and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf discuss a recent innovation in meal preparation, the Meal Kit Delivery Service.  Whether your meal kit comes to you through the mail or you pick it up at the local grocery store, there are considerations that consumers must think about before making meal kits a part of their regular meal plan.  Join us as we look at the pros and cons of having premeasured ingredients delivered right to your door.  And then decide for yourself, are meal kit delivery services right for you?
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Nurturing the Teen Brain

 
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Exension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 2
Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss the development of the teenage brain.  Dr. Weisenhorn provides tips for nurturing brain development related to sleep, technology and protective factors that foster healthy growth.  
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Setting SMART Goals for Physical Activity

 
Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity
Episode 1
Dr. Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of setting goals to achieve phyical activity milestones.  Throughout the podcast, Natalie uses a real world example of running in a 10K to explain the concept of SMART goals and how to achieve effective results.
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What is Talking FACS?

 
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
Episode 0
Welcome to Talking FACS - What you need to know about family, food, finance and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program, our educators share research knowledge with individuals, families and communities to improve quality of life.
What is Talking FACS?  It is the podcast for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension at the University of Kentucky.  
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Mindy McCulley discuss this new podcast produced by University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences. They share information about the topics that will be addressed on Talking FACS.  To submit your ideas for topics or to comment visit our facebook page @UKFCSExt.
 
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