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December 2018
2018 Personal Finance Year in Review
About this Webinar: Hosted by the Personal Finance concentration area, this webinar is our annual review of the financial news stories, hot topics, legislation, and changes that impacted finances this year. Facilitator Dr. Barbara O'Neil will will cover key findings from 2018 personal finance research studies, government data, financial events, products, trends, legislation, and policies. Dr. O'Neill will lead discussions on new and revised financial education resources and offer a preview of expected 2019 personal finance changes. Presenter Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D.- Financial Resource… Continue Reading 2018 Personal Finance Year in Review
Find out more »Sesame Street Overview on Military Resources | Kids Serve Too!
About This Webinar: In this 60-minute webinar, representative(s) from the Sesame Street Workshop will introduce the Sesame Street for Military Families website as well as explore resources that can be utilized in training, outreach efforts, family conversations, and community events. They will also discuss activities that promote child and family self-expression. This event is hosted by the Family Transitions and Family Development concentration areas of the Military Families Learning Network. Presenter Antonio Freitas is the Senior Content Manager at Sesame Workshop.… Continue Reading Sesame Street Overview on Military Resources | Kids Serve Too!
Find out more »November 2018
Up and Away: Building Child Language, Social Interactions, and Preliteracy Skills in Early Childhood Settings
About This Webinar: This webinar focuses on strategies to help children use more complex sentences and vocabulary with their caregivers and peers. Children learn through daily routines and play, but as they grow and explore early education settings, their social worlds expand. Opportunities abound for children to learn as they take turns peeking at the classroom guinea pig, pretend to be police officers on a chase, and read books with a favorite caregiver. In this event participants discover strategies to support… Continue Reading Up and Away: Building Child Language, Social Interactions, and Preliteracy Skills in Early Childhood Settings
Find out more »Detour Ahead: Person-Centered Contingency Planning
About this Webinar: Planning for contingencies can reduce worries by ensuring that steps are in place in case of a sudden or unexpected change. All those involved will have the satisfaction of knowing that a system is in place that outlines what needs to be done and when. For instance, in the case of a caregiver, a contingency plan helps to prepare for sudden or unexpected health issues, income/job changes etc. For a service provider this would mean preparing for clients… Continue Reading Detour Ahead: Person-Centered Contingency Planning
Find out more »Family Finances Series: Raising Financially Responsible Children
About this webinar Neale Godfrey will discuss the importance of raising financially responsible children and offer guidance for teaching financial responsibility to children in this interactive learning opportunity to include quizzes to determine financial management style. This 90-minute event is hosted by the Personal Finance and Family Development concentration areas of the Military Families Learning Network. PRESENTER Neale Godfrey is an author whose books deal with money, life skills, and value issues. One of her books, Money Doesn't Grow on Trees: A Parent's… Continue Reading Family Finances Series: Raising Financially Responsible Children
Find out more »October 2018
Clinical Insight into Vitamin B12
About this Webinar Great follow-up to our webinar "Plant-based Eating: Enhancing Health Benefits, Minimizing Nutritional Risks" Learn more about vitamin B12 deficiency, assessment methods, and the role of B12 in the prevention and treatment of certain health conditions. Learning Objectives: 1. List populations and groups at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency/inadequate vitamin B12 status? 2. Understand what constitutes adequate vitamin B12 intake 3. Distinguish between reliability of different vitamin B12 assessment methods What constitutes adequate vitamin B12 status? Indirect indicators of… Continue Reading Clinical Insight into Vitamin B12
Find out more »Overindulgence in Parenting: How Much is Too Much?
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Overindulgence is an issue many people face in our society as the research and subsequent literature has shown us. While society tells us we need more on a regular basis, parents and children alike are struggling to understand how much is enough and adults who were given too much as children often feel the effects. Please join Ellie McCann and Becky Hagen Jokela, University of Minnesota Extension Educators, as we explore the following: What is overindulgence? Three… Continue Reading Overindulgence in Parenting: How Much is Too Much?
Find out more »Employment Resources for Military Families
This is a free webinar hosted by the Personal Finance and the Family Transitions concentration areas of the Military Families Learning Network. Eddy Mentzer of the Spouse Employment and Career Opportunities program of the Department of Defense’s Family Readiness Policy will start this webinar by discussing the resources and tools this program has in place to support military spouses. He will cover the benefits and the pitfalls of working as a freelancer or contractor, and the “gig economy.” He will also discuss new partnerships… Continue Reading Employment Resources for Military Families
Find out more »TRICARE ECHO: Special Care for People with Special Needs
About the Webinar The TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) benefit supports Active Duty Family Members with certain chronic medical conditions and disabilities. This webinar will provide practical information on who is eligible, how to register for ECHO, and additional services that are available. Presenter Captain Edward Simmer currently serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for the TRICARE Health Plan at the Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, VA. In this role he is responsible for overseeing all clinical aspects… Continue Reading TRICARE ECHO: Special Care for People with Special Needs
Find out more »Coconut Oil: Super Food or Super Fad
About This Webinar Coconut oil is all the rage these days to benefit your health. It has been rumored to help with heart disease, thyroid problems, slow aging, and protect against illnesses such as Alzheimer's, arthritis, diabetes and even weight loss. But what is the truth about coconut oil? Tune into this webinar to learn fact from fiction about this popular oil. Learning Objectives The participant will be able to discuss the composition of coconut oil and the metabolism of… Continue Reading Coconut Oil: Super Food or Super Fad
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