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The Emotional Cycle of Deployment – Stage 1: Anticipation of departure
Published on July 23, 2012
It is up to communities to help support military families by educating themselves about their unique challenges. Learn about the Emotional Cycle of Deployment and how you can support our military children and youth. -
Implement the Guiding Principles for Positive Youth Development in 4-H clubs – Part 6
Published on July 23, 2012
Explore how to successfully promote and act out the seventh guiding principle of the Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles. -
From interest to reality: Best practices for training volunteers
Published on July 16, 2012
Once an adult has indicated an interest and you’ve taken the steps to get them started in their service, it’s important to consider the best method of volunteer training they need for sucess -
Recognizing cultural differences when hosting 4-H international exchange youth
Published on July 13, 2012
Explore how to reach a balance between two cultures in a home with an exchange student. -
Composting horse manure
Published on July 11, 2012
Composting horse manure may be a viable option for horse owners that have limited land base resources. -
Keep children busy indoors when it’s too hot to play outside
Published on July 11, 2012
Sometimes it’s just too hot for kids to play outside. Explore a few suggestions to keep your child from becoming bored while waiting for the heat wave to pass. -
Showing 4-H animals with character – Part 1
Published on July 11, 2012
Having character in the show ring is just as important as having character at school or in the home. -
Help your animals beat the heat
Published on July 11, 2012
Simple steps to ensure the wellbeing of your animal in the summer heat. -
Teaching preschoolers about “caring” is important in build character
Published on July 6, 2012
Teaching the character trait of “caring” to young children can be accomplished by listening, modeling good manners and helping others. -
Effectively share your message with those who are hard-of-hearing
Published on July 5, 2012
When speaking publicly, consider these twelve tips to better communicate with the hard-of-hearing, deaf and deaf-blind.