The Human Element: Weathering Tough Times Together in Drought
Families in the midst of drought need to take care of their physical and mental health as well as their farm business. Learn how you can help your family weather these stresses and in the process, become stronger and better able to manage future challenges. The authors offer seven steps to protect and care for anyone undergoing a stressful period. More
Tips for Identifying and Coping with Stress
While everyone deals with stress, farm families facing drought deal with an additional layer. Learn the natural and common signs of stress, tips for managing it, and key signals that you should seek additional help. This resource also lists a number of resources and information sources for families impacted by drought. More
Be Smart and Stay Hydrated to Beat the Heat
This Acreage Insight article offers tips on how to keep your body, which is 60%-75% water, well watered despite the temperature. More
Signs of Heat Disorders and What to Do When They Occur
If you have to work outside during periods of critical heat, drink fluids and take safety precautions. Learn the signs of heat disorders (sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke or sun stroke) and how to treat them. More
More Drought Resources for Families & Youth
Mental & Physical Well-Being
- The Human Element: Weathering Tough Times in Drought
- Tips for Identifying and Coping with Stress on Your Farm or Ranch
- Government and Community Resources for Managing Stress
- Keep Lines of Communication Open During the Drought
- Stress and Coping Related to Drought for Rural Families
- Signs of Heat Disorders and What to Do When They Occur
- Be Smart and Stay Hydrated to Beat the Heat
- Extreme Heat Information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
Families, Children, and Youth
- Building Family Strengths in Times of Drought
- Understanding the Impact of Disasters on Children and Youth
- How You Can Help your Preschooler Deal with Family Stress and Drought
- Children as Victims of Natural Disasters
- Farmers' Children Feel the Same Stress that Farm Owners Face in Droughts
- Drought Information for Kids - from National Drought Mitigation Center
- UNL Early Child Development - Information for parents, early childhood professionals, teachers and communities
Family Financial Management