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WINTER
HOLIDAY SEASON
ADVICE
ABOUT EATING DISORERS, OVERINDULTGENCE DURING THE HOLDIAY: At
the holidays, dinner tables overflowing with food, snacks and desserts
may become a dilemma for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia
nervosa and bulimia nervosa. They also can be a problem for people
who tend to overindulge when there is so much food. December 2005
HOLIDAY
FOOD GIFTS CAN HAVE SPECIAL MEANING: Whether holiday food gifts
are healthy or fattening, tasty or otherwise, Leon Rappoport, professor
emeritus of psychology at Kansas State University, said there are
reasons beyond cost and convenience why your aunt, neighbors and
others give the food they give over the holidays. November 2005
TIPS
FOR SURVIVIING 'MEET THE PARENTS' SCENARIO: Tony Jurich, a Kansas
State University professor of family studies and human services,
offers the following suggestions to help make first meeting a significant
other's parents smooth and happy encounter. November 2005
K-STATE
PROFESSOR OFFERS TIPS ON HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING: At the holidays,
a yearlong struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle can be threatened
as creamy dips and rich desserts are offered as holiday treats.
December 2004
CHANGES
IN SOCIETY REQUIRE NEW APPROACH TO CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS IN THE CLASSROOM:
Kathy Holen, assistant professor of elementary education and English
as a second language at Kansas State University, said that with
a variety of cultures in elementary schools, certain holidays should
not be emphasized at the expense of others. November 2004
MIXED
CULTURES CAN CREATE NEW PRESSURES, TENSIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS:
The holidays can be difficult for a family. Holiday stresses create
new pressures, augment tension and leave members scrambling to finish
the preparations for upcoming family gatherings. November 2003
COPING WITH LOSS OF A LOVED ONE OVER THE HOLIDAYS: The holidays
are a time of great emotion: the stress of tight finances and finding
that perfect gift; the joy (or more stress) of spending time with
family; the pressure of having too much too do in too short a time.
November 2003
K-STATE
EXPERTS SAY HOLIDAYS INCREASE NEED TO BE CAUTIOUS OF POISONS:
While enjoying the festivities of the holidays, Kansas State University
experts say it's important to be aware of poisonous plants and other
household items common during the holiday season. Winter 2002 SIDEBAR
DEALING
WITH RELATIVES: Anthony Jurich, professor of family studies
and human services at Kansas State University, said there are two
positive ways and two negative ways to deal with abrasive relatives.
December 1998
HOLIDAY
EXPECTATIONS: Beware of idealizing or hoping for the perfect
holiday season, warns Anthony Jurich, professor of family studies
and human services at Kansas State University. Many people are often
involved in holiday events, which is bound to increase the opportunities
for mishaps. December 1998
WINTER
BOREDOM: Holiday time is fast approaching and soon parents will
again hear the pitter-patter of little feet. A Kansas State University
professor has some ideas for parents to keep their children occupied
during their vacation. December 1997
HOLIDAY
STRESS TIPS: When you tire of mistletoe and egg nog, and are
ready for the relatives to leave, here is some holiday stress advice
that will get you through till the new year. October 1997
VALENTINE'S
DAY
ROMANTIC
FILMS NOT JUST FOR WOMEN: "Chick flicks" aren't just
for women. According to research by Richard Harris, professor of
psychology at Kansas State University, guys like romantic movies,
too. January 2007
SEND
FLOWERS: The flowers you send this Valentine's Day can be an
example of your enduring love. February 1997
BREAKING
UP: Breakin' up is hard to do. But what if you just can't get
over a past love? February 1997
EASTER
EASTER
BUNNY: Some naysayers caution that telling children about the
Easter Bunny is akin to lying to them. Tony Jurich, a Kansas State
University professor of family studies and human services, disagrees.
April 1998
4TH
OF JULY
SAFETY
TIPS FOR PICNICS AND COOKOUTS: The Fourth of July means heat
and sun plus picnics and cookouts, which can equal opportunities
for food-borne illnesses. To keep your picnic safe, Kansas State
University food safety experts said the two keys are temperature
control and hand washing. June 2005
PET'S
FEAR OF FIREWORKS CAN BE LESSENED WITH PATIENCE, PRACTICE: The
fireworks celebrations so many enjoy on Independence Day are not
much fun for many dogs. Their reaction to the loud noises makes
them shake and quake with fear. June 2004
HOW FIREWORKS WORK: ALL THE PRETTY COLORS: Did you ever wonder
what makes fireworks explode in a rainbow of colors? The answer:
metals. When a metal burns, it emits photons that we see as light.
June 2004
FIREWORKS: THE BANG BEHIND THE BEAUTY: Fireworks light up the
night sky on Independence Day and have become as much a part of
the July 4 ritual as American flags and cookouts. But behind the
scenes, causing those dazzling explosions, is a combination of oxygen,
metals and a whole lot of innovation. June 2004
FIREWORKS
SAFETY TIPS: To keep your children safe this Fourth of July,
Mike Bradshaw, an extension specialist in health and safety at Kansas
State University, offers some fireworks safety tips for parents.
July 1998
HALLOWEEN
STUDY
SHOWS SEEING SCARY MOVIE ON A DATE REINFORCES TRADITIONAL GENDER
ROLES: Planning to see a scary movie with that special someone
this Halloween? Go ahead guys; act brave. And ladies? Feel free
to grab your date if you become frightened. October 2006
HALLOWEEN
SAFETY: To keep your little ghouls and goblins safe when trick-or-treating
this Halloween, Mike Bradshaw, extension specialist in health and
safety at Kansas State University, offers some tips. October 2001
SCARY
MOVIES: Is it the chill on the backs of our necks, or the acceleration
of our hearts pounding in our chests that make us watch scary movies?
October 1997
FASCINATION
FOR THE SCARY: From witches to haunted houses to scary sci-fi
flicks, Halloween is notorious for bringing our fears to the forefront.
K-State psychology Professor Leon Rappoport says we have a horrible
fascination with looking at bad things. October 1996
THANKSGIVING
COOKING WITH TURKEY AS AN ALTERNATIVE
CAN BE HEALTHIER: As Americans have become increasingly concerned
with health and diet, turkey meat has become a common alternative
to beef and other types of meat. November 2003
TIPS
FOR COOKING A TURKEY: As the holidays approach, some are wondering
how to cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. November 2003
TIPS
FOR AN AFFORDABLE THANKSGIVING DINNER: A Kansas State University
nutrition educator believes even with all the extras, Thanksgiving
dinner can be affordable. November 2002
TURKEY
FACTS: The image of the golden-brown feathered turkey we associate
with Thanksgiving is not the turkey you're likely to find on the
farm. November 1998
CHRISTMAS
TIPS
ON APPROPRIATE GIFTS FOR TEACHERS: As the holidays approach,
your child may wish to add one more gift to your growing list: one
for his or her teacher. But don't worry about looking for something
elaborate or expensive. November 2005
TIPS
TO KEEP THE CAT FROM TERRORIZING THE CHRISTMAS TREE: If you
own a cat, and see Christmas tree decorations flying around the
room, you may realize Morris has terrorized the tannenbaum yet again.
July 2005
PARENTS
HAVE MUCH TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT
SANTA CLAUS: Should parents tell their children there is one
when, clearly, they cannot prove reindeer fly? December 2004
HOLIDAY BOOKS FOR EVERYONE: As the temperature drops and winter
enters our lives, we remember holidays past. For many, these memories
include beloved books like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
or "The Night Before Christmas." Many parents may be searching
for new books to share with their children to begin similar traditions.
November 2003
SANTA
HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS: Just think, if Coca-Cola's trademark
colors were purple and yellow, or powder blue and pink, that might
be what Santa Claus would wear as he delivers presents to children
across the country each Christmas. November 2002
PHYSICS
OF SANTA'S TRAVELS: How Santa accomplishes all his deliveries
on Christmas Eve remains a mystery. Dean Zollman, professor of physics
at Kansas State University, offers some possible explanations for
how Santa does it all on Christmas Eve. December 1999
HISTORY
AND FACTS OF HOLIDAY CAROLS: Singing Christmas carols around
the family piano or caroling at neighbors' homes are popular activities
during the holidays, says a Kansas State University expert on art
songs. December 1999
SOME
HOLIDAY PLANTS POISONOUS: Poinsettias are safe around children,
but other holiday plants are poisonous.
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