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Talking FACS episodes

  • Cancer in Kentucky
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center
    Special Edition Series - Cancer in Kentucky episode 1
    Kentucky tops the list for cancer and cancer related deaths.  May is Cancer Research Awareness Month and throughout the month, we will be talking about cancer.  Dr. Vanderford from the Markey Cancer Center will be breaking down the research, the statistics, what can be done to combat cancer and what the Markey Cancer Center is doing in Kentucky communities to raise awareness and educate the people of the Commonwealth.
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    Full Episode Transcript
    12 min
  • Distracted Driving

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

    Episode 46

    Distractions are all around us.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones explore many driving distractions and the implications those distractions can have on our lives.  The statistics are striking!  This is an episode that you'll want to listen to with your whole family and pledge to each other to drive distraction free!

    Full episode transcript

    12 min
  • Distracted Driving
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
    Episode 46
    Distractions are all around us.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones explore many driving distractions and the implications those distractions can have on our lives.  The statistics are striking!  This is an episode that you'll want to listen to with your whole family and pledge to each other to drive distraction free!
    Full episode transcript
    12 min
  • Sportsmanship: When the goal of the game is FUN!

    Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

    Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

    Episode 45

    Teaching children to be good sports is an important developmental skill that puts them on the path to being great humans.  Helping children understand that the goal of every game is not about winning or losing, but about having fun can be a bit of a stretch for some parents.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn explore important foundational skills that can foster good sportsmanship throughout life.  So gather the kids and listen to this show, together.

    Full episode transcript

    13 min
  • Sportsmanship: When the goal of the game is FUN!
    Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
    Episode 45
    Teaching children to be good sports is an important developmental skill that puts them on the path to being great humans.  Helping children understand that the goal of every game is not about winning or losing, but about having fun can be a bit of a stretch for some parents.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn explore important foundational skills that can foster good sportsmanship throughout life.  So gather the kids and listen to this show, together.
    Full episode transcript
    13 min
  • Healthy Eating on the Go

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

    Episode 44

    Making healthy food choices while traveling can sometimes be challenging.  This week Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf share tips for enjoying healthy eating while on the go!  Not only do they discuss ideas that will increase your odds for choosing healthy options but their tips might save you a little cash, as well!

    Publication: Dining Out the Healthy Way

    Full episode transcript

     

    18 min
  • Healthy Eating on the Go
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
    Episode 44
    Making healthy food choices while traveling can sometimes be challenging.  This week Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf share tips for enjoying healthy eating while on the go!  Not only do they discuss ideas that will increase your odds for choosing healthy options but their tips might save you a little cash, as well!
    Publication: Dining Out the Healthy Way
    Full episode transcript
    18 min
  • Have you Vaccinated?

    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

    Episode 43

    Vaccinations are one way that we can protect ourselves and our children from diseases. What are vaccines? What happens when we get a vaccination shot? Are the vaccinations you received as a child still effective?  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones sit down to answer all these questions and more.

    Full episode transcript

    15 min
  • Have you Vaccinated?
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
    Episode 43
    Vaccinations are one way that we can protect ourselves and our children from diseases. What are vaccines? What happens when we get a vaccination shot? Are the vaccinations you received as a child still effective?  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones sit down to answer all these questions and more.
    Full episode transcript
    15 min
  • Dealing with Relationship Conflict

    Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

    Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

    Episode 42

    Building strong relationships is tough.  Conflict can be a stumbling block to building a healthy relationship.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn discuss ways to deal with conflict in a relationship in a healthy way that will strengthen the bonds.

    Full episode transcript

    14 min

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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.