According to the CDC, health literacy is defined as “the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions”. It is essential for dietitians and other health professionals to be aware of their patients’ health literacy in order to maximize the amount of information communicated with the patient.

Adaptability is a trait that members of military families need to be able to pick up quickly. But change can come fast, and military families can struggle with transitions.  With these transitions, what are some of the best ways we as professionals can help military families specifically, with re-establishing some sense of normalcy and to help maintain routines during reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis?

Across the country, many schools are beginning a new year that will look different than previous ones.  Due to COVID-19, there are new rules and expectations in place for children and adults. These changes may lead to behavioral challenges for young children in childcare, preschool, and early intervention settings. In this blog post, we will focus on potential challenges early childhood professionals and families may experience when working with young children in-person.

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, AFC® [email protected]. A major focus of Personal Finance Managers (PFMs) is helping military families thrive financially and reach financial goals. The field of positive psychology, with its emphasis on utilizing personal strengths and attaining greater happiness in life (a.k.a., flourishing), is strongly aligned with the…