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Get the facts for success as Grown Up U helps young adults tackle their "Adulting" To Do lists through listening to our life skills shared by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. Stay tuned as we cover everything from starting college or a new job to budgeting and getting along with roommates and co-workers to time management – and we will touch all topics in between! You can think of our Family and Consumer Sciences agents as your go-to-advice aunts, who can steer you in the right direction with great guidance for living an independent and satisfying life on your own!The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. read less

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My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire! Part 2

My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire! Part 2

When is the right time to think about retirement? Expert advice says, when you are young. It's never too soon to start investing in your future! Our host, Alison Crane - Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Garland County will ask her guest, Dr. Laura Hendrix, University of Arkansas Associate Professor - Personal Finance & Consumer Economics and an accredited financial counselor, questions about how to invest and when dabbling in the stock market is beneficial. Dr. Hendrix has some good advice on finding reliable information to help take some of the worry out of investing in Part 2 of My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire!

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My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire! Part 2

My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire! Part 2

When is the right time to think about retirement? Expert advice says, when you are young. It's never too soon to start investing in your future! Our host, Alison Crane - Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Garland County will ask her guest, Dr. Laura Hendrix, University of Arkansas Associate Professor - Personal Finance & Consumer Economics and an accredited financial counselor, questions about how to invest and when dabbling in the stock market is beneficial. Dr. Hendrix has some good advice on finding reliable information to help take some of the worry out of investing in Part 2 of My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire!

My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire! Part 1

My First Real Job and They Already Want Me to Retire! Part 1

Filling out all of the paperwork for your first real job can be intimidating, especially when you have to make all of the decisions about your benefits and retirement plan. Never Fear! Our Grown Up U podcast is here to take the guess work out by explaining the types of retirement and investments that could be offered plus providing some commonsense advice on saving your money for retirement and for emergencies. Listen as our host, Alison Crane - Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Garland County interviews her guest, Dr. Laura Hendrix, University of Arkansas Associate Professor - Personal Finance & Consumer Economics and accredited financial counselor, to define financial terminology and take some of the guesswork out of filling out benefits forms.

Needs Vs Wants - Setting Priorities

Needs Vs Wants - Setting Priorities

When it comes to spending money, there are five facts that cannot be ignored. Mary Ann Kizer, Jefferson County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and Dot Hart, Arkansas Extension Homemakers Cares – Mental Health and Well-Being Chairman and National Volunteer Outreach Network Vice-President for 9 states, share those important facts that every consumer needs to know and offer some wise tips for making money decisions based on the “Buyerarchy of Needs.”

Do I Need a Vitamin?

Do I Need a Vitamin?

The supplement section in a store almost always takes up a full aisle. That means it's important to take vitamins, right? Listen to Garland County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Alison Crane, as she visits with Dr. Jamie Baum, Associate Professor for Food Science at the University of Arkansas and Director of the Center for Human Nutrition at UADA, to find out the facts about multivitamins and whether or not they are actually beneficial. You might be surprised by what you hear.

Tis the Season: Eating Healthy and Safe!

Tis the Season: Eating Healthy and Safe!

Is it possible to eat healthy during the holidays and still enjoy all of the parties and family gatherings? Julie Goings, Phillips County - Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, has some easy-to-follow tips for how make healthy food choices at holiday gatherings and still enjoy some cake. Plus, Julie has some food safety steps that can keep your holiday dishes safe as well as tasty.

How to Follow a Recipe and Tips for Measuring

How to Follow a Recipe and Tips for Measuring

Have you ever tried to cook something, and it just didn't turn out like you hoped? Learn what it means to follow a recipe and how to properly measure ingredients using the correct measuring tool. Valerie Turner, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Monroe County, shares tips to help your meals turn out like a pro.

Maybe you have not thought about it before, but networking is a valuable tool to finding the right job or making connections. In today's podcast, Garland County FCS Agent, Alison Crane, will share the basics of networking and what is the most effective type of networking - informational interviews.

Immunizations - Yes or No

Immunizations - Yes or No

Are you a new parent or new at making vaccination decisions for yourself?Knowing the facts about immunizations can help you make an informed choice. Listen as Phillips County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Julie Goings, helps dispel some of the myths about vaccines so you can make an informed choice for you or your family.

Making Introductions

Making Introductions

Do you feel awkward when meeting someone for the first time? Are you unsure when and how to make an introduction in a social situation? This is the perfect podcast for you. Listen as Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Julie Going, shares tips based on Emily Post's Etiquette to help you make the perfect introduction.

Roommates and Cleaning

Roommates and Cleaning

Cleaning and disinfecting have been hot topics for the past couple of years. But the importance of cleaning and its purpose hasn’t changed. Tristin Bolton, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Crawford County, along with Stephanie London from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, will share just why it is important to clean and share cleaning responsibilities in a shared space, like a dorm.

How often do you need to clean your home or living space? Where did you learn to clean? Tristin Bolton, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Crawford County, along with co-host Casey Ford, will share the standards of cleanliness that we should all follow and suggest simple products to get you started.

Suicide Grief: Coping with the Loss

Suicide Grief: Coping with the Loss

In today’s podcast, we will be discussing suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.The death of a friend or loved one by suicide can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a person's life. Picking up the pieces as a suicide survivor can take a long time but it can be done. In this episode of Grown Up U, Alison Crane, Garland County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and her guest, Julie Fant, counselor and owner of Divine Therapy, discuss coping skills for those experiencing that type of loss and what friends and family can do to help.

Distracted Driving Can Be Costly

Distracted Driving Can Be Costly

We hear all the time don't drive distracted, but why is that so important? Join Mary Ann Kizer, Jefferson County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and her guest, Dot Hart, as they share the costs of distracted driving. Staying focused on the road could save a life!

Back to Basics with Mental Health

Back to Basics with Mental Health

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? According to Mental health America, 46 percent of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14. Join Rachel Chaney, Yell County FCS agent and special guest, Rebecca Simon, Family Life/Early Childhood Instructor and Mental Health First Aid Trainer, as they talk about getting back to basics with mental health.

Staying Safe Online

Staying Safe Online

We all know the internet as a place of endless information, connections, resources, apps, and of course, games. It has become the “next best thing to sliced bread” as the old saying goes. For as much good that the internet can and does bring to our lives, it also brings about the bad and ugly.In today’s Grown Up You podcast FSC agents, Julie Going and Valerie Turner, talk about why it is important to stay on guard when you are on the internet and tips for staying safe.

Managing College Graduation Stress

Managing College Graduation Stress

The stress of graduating from college is real. Meeting all the requirements, completing those last assignments, and taking make or break your grade finals can all build up to make you feel overwhelmed. You have worked so hard to receive a degree and instead of exhilaration all you feel is stress. Alison Crane, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent for Garland County, Arkansas, and her son, Jonathan Crane, discuss the stressors of college graduations and some stress busting tips for not letting them get to you.

Managing High School Graduation Stress

Managing High School Graduation Stress

This may be the moment you have been waiting for but graduating from high school can still bring a lot of stress. Don't let the pressure make your memories of this important accomplishment unhappy. Taking steps to manage your stress by learning some coping skills can help you enjoy this special time in your life. Listen as Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Pamela Luker, and high school senior, Destini Nguyen, discuss ways to make your last weeks of high school less stressful.

Tips for Safe Dating in a Digital Age

Tips for Safe Dating in a Digital Age

In the digital age, navigating online dating websites and apps can feel like a minefield, especially as romance scams have become more prevalent. Over the last five years, over one billion dollars has been reported lost to romance scams. In this week’s podcast, Valerie Turner, Staff Chair in Monroe County and her guest, Rebekah Hall from the office of communications for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will highlight tips for dating safely in our digital age.

Help! I've Lost Important Documents!

Help! I've Lost Important Documents!

Oh No! Either you have lost your copy of one of your vital documents or maybe you never had a copy, and you need one for school or work. Before the thought of going to the Vital Records office makes you anxious, listen as Alison Crane, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, shares what you need to know to get a copy of your important records. You’ll learn how to get a copy of your birth certificate, marriage license, a replacement Social Security card and death certificates for a loved one.

Getting Enough Sleep

Getting Enough Sleep

Is your alarm clock your friend or foe? For most of us that depends on how much sleep we got the night before. Over 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders that affect one’s overall sleep patterns. In today's podcast, Mary Ann Kizer, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, and Dot Hart, Extension Wellness Ambassador and EHC Delta District Director, share why adults should get a good night's sleep and some easy to follow, inexpensive tips for helping you get good sleep.