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Youth and media: Equip them to challenge unhealthy messages
Published on June 29, 2012
Draw from media literacy and media activism approaches to help kids develop a critical consciousness about media messages. -
Summer salads: Enjoy their coolness in the summer heat
Published on June 29, 2012
A simple dinner salad can become a complete, healthy meal in no time. -
Fathers can successfully resolve family conflicts
Published on June 29, 2012
Explore these tips for developing family conflict management skills. -
Youth and media: Create ongoing dialog about its use
Published on June 29, 2012
Having conversations with young people about media calls for adults to have their own thoughtful reflections. -
Language development: The journey through the first two years
Published on June 28, 2012
Parents play a significant role in the development of language in their children. Consider these strategies for a smooth and effective passage through the first two years of development. -
Hyperthermia: Take action to protect children from heat stroke
Published on June 25, 2012
The tragic child deaths caused by heat stroke are preventable; learn more about how to “ACT” to keep your children safe. -
Find the science in fireworks
Published on June 25, 2012
Youths’ natural curiosity about fireworks creates real-world learning opportunities for parents to teach children about safety, scientific inquiry, history and many other topics. -
Stay healthy at animal shows
Published on June 25, 2012
As we enter the season of shows, fairs and petting zoos there are important steps we can take to help people and our animals stay healthy -
Deployment: The emotional cycle of military children
Published on June 25, 2012
Learn about the emotional cycle of deployment and how you can support the thousands of military children and youth of Michigan. -
Hyperthermia: When summer suns turns deadly
Published on June 25, 2012
Far too many children have lost their lives from hyperthermia – heat stroke – as they were trapped in a hot car, often inadvertently forgotten by their busy parents or caregivers.