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

Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition

Episode 19

When you are a first time parent, every day is an adventure of learning new things about your infant!  In this episode, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition (and new mommy) shares some insight into introducing solid foods to your infant.  She stresses the importance of discussing this with your pediatrician.  She also shares tips to ensure that your experience is pleasant and safe.

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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 18

In this episode, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter what the research says about assigning chores to children.  He emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility, teamwork and building empathy and the ways that chores can reinforce these concepts.

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

Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

Episode 17 

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss important issues for parents when their child is involved in organized sporting activities.  Natalie details some considerations to think about such as age, developmental stage and maturity, as well as, highlighting the importance of proper safety equipment.

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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 16

This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf to talk about maintaining healthy eating choices in the midst of busy family schedules.  Dr. Norman-Burgdolf shares five tips for making healthy eating choices that are easy to do without adding stress to your life!

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

Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate for Family Resource Management

Episode 15

This is the third episode in a three part series on the very important topic of substance use and abuse.  In this episode, Alex Elswick shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the challenges that face families who are living with a member going through addiction and the recovery process. 

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