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Shame is often at the heart of bullying
Published on September 17, 2012
Help kids develop resiliency to bullying and shame, creating a safer environment for all. -
NOAA B-WET and 4-H20: Growing watershed education and opportunities in northeast Michigan
Published on September 14, 2012
Teachers, school administrators, and community partners participate in a floating workshop aimed to explore opportunities where schools and community can work together in engaging youth in feet-wet, real world watershed learning experiences. -
Youth gain life skills from judging dairy cattle
Published on September 12, 2012
This time of year, Michigan 4-H’ers and college students involved in dairy cattle judging are busy getting ready for fall competitions – but what do these young adults really get out of these experiences? -
Youth and emotional eating habits
Published on September 12, 2012
Going back to school can be a very exciting, fun, empowering time for youth. But it can also be a time where youth experience anxiety, fear, and restlessness. We know that sometimes emotional variances in youth will lead to changes. -
Back to school webinar series for horse owners: Nutrition for horses
Published on September 12, 2012
Free webcast series discusses the what, when, how and why of feeding your horse. -
Youth and smartphones: Important tips for safety
Published on September 12, 2012
Technology becomes more and more advanced every day. The cell phones once used to place phone calls are now capable of so much more. Read on to find out what parents should know in order to keep their child safe if they have a smartphone. -
Helping teens with career planning
Published on September 11, 2012
Teens look to parents when making future-oriented decisions; explore suggestions for steering them in the right direction. -
Targeted volunteer recruitment – Part 3: Visual aids, presentation style and giveaways
Published on September 10, 2012
When giving a recruitment presentation, it’s important to carefully consider how you will engage your audience through the use of your visuals, style and giveaways. -
Building future STEM professionals
Published on September 10, 2012
Engaging youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through mentoring. -
Pet therapy: A community service with benefits for all involved
Published on September 7, 2012
Dogs, cats, goats, birds and even equine can provide community pet therapy services, benefiting all involved.