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Maximize the effect of advisory groups in youth-serving organizations
Published on October 17, 2012
Using 4-H as an example, explore suggestions to maximize impact of youth-serving advisory groups. -
Fostering cultural awareness in young children
Published on October 17, 2012
Parents can take a variety of measures to build cultural awareness and tolerance in their children – including young children. -
Cloverbud programs set the stage for success – Part 1
Published on October 17, 2012
Michigan 4-H programs geared toward 5 to 8 year-olds can provide youth with a solid foundation in animal science projects. -
Easy tips to help early childhood educators communicate with parents
Published on October 15, 2012
Communication between an early childhood provider and parents is an important part of a high-quality early childhood program. -
Mentoring a child is simpler than you think
Published on October 15, 2012
There are all kinds of ways that a caring adult can make a difference in the life of a child. With a little bit of effort and patience, you too can mentor a young person. -
Fostering the “health” in 4-H
Published on October 11, 2012
The last “h” in 4-H stands for “health.” Explore suggestions to incorporate healthy living into 4-H club meetings and programming. -
Habitat in the backyard – Part 3: Birds, bees and blooms!
Published on October 11, 2012
Teach young children to encourage and observe wildlife in your home, school or daycare center by planting flowers. -
Healthy living programming in 4-H Club meetings – Part 2
Published on October 10, 2012
“Health to Better Living” is part of the 4-H Pledge. Let’s look at different ways to incorporate healthy living activities into your 4-H club meetings or county wide events. -
Helping volunteers and staff who experience organizational changes
Published on October 10, 2012
Staff can ensure that volunteers are aware of changes, feel valued in their role and have confidence in paid staff to lead them in the right direction within their organization. -
Let’s lose the shame about body shape
Published on October 9, 2012
Though we aren’t exactly sure what will eventually help us lead more nutritionally healthy lives we do know what won’t work: shame.