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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. -
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. -
Language development: Stuttering – is it abnormal?
Published on July 11, 2012
Don’t mistake normal language development for stuttering. -
Teaching children to cooperate
Published on July 11, 2012
Teach young children to behave and be helpful with these supportive, age-appropriate techniques. -
Dating violence has long-term consequences for teens
Published on July 10, 2012
Teen dating violence is a serious public health concern. -
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. -
Teaching citizenship to preschool children is important for character building
Published on July 6, 2012
Teaching “citizenship” to young children can be accomplished through simple daily activities, family projects and modeled behavior. -
Affordable Care Act eliminates annual and lifetime dollar limits
Published on July 3, 2012
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to drop lifetime dollar limits on health benefits. -
Youth and media: Help youth see through negative messages
Published on June 29, 2012
Adults have a role in helping kids make sense of negative images and behaviors that are present in many media sources. -
Using sugar alternatives to cut calories
Published on June 29, 2012
Are you diabetic and concerned about managing your blood glucose levels? Or, are you someone who wants to manage their weight? Sugar alternatives can be helpful in limiting your sugar intake and lowering your calorie count.