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Learning to manage feelings is a life skill
Published on June 6, 2014
Life skills help youth navigate life successfully. Learning how to manage their feelings is one of these skills that youth need to learn. -
Consider these tips when looking for a new doctor
Published on June 4, 2014
Finding the right doctor can mean better health care for you! -
Helping children and teens learn to deal with stress
Published on June 2, 2014
Children and teens deal with just as much stress as adults. Adults can help by teaching youth skills to deal with stress in healthy, positive ways. -
Time for summer snacking
Published on June 1, 2014
Children need energizing snacks when they are on the go during summer. -
Values as part of environmental education
Published on May 29, 2014
Find out more about environmental education and how values play a role in environmental literacy and decision making. See how educators use values as a way to teach EE and help youth better understand how to be good earth stewards. -
Positive school climates are critical to raising academic success for students
Published on May 29, 2014
Schools, families and communities can work together to promote excellence by creating safe, productive and equitable learning environments. -
Social emotional competence: an important protective factor – Part 6
Published on May 29, 2014
Caregivers who assist children in understanding and communicating their emotions can nurture an important protective factor. -
Make sure Grandma’s recipes are safe
Published on May 28, 2014
If you are using Grandma’s recipes make sure they are still safe. Fifty years ago Campylobacter, Listeria and E. coli weren’t recognized as sources of foodborne disease. -
Eating healthy on the go
Published on May 28, 2014
Planning ahead can lead to healthier and less costly meals when short on time. -
Simple but effective tips to manage your diabetes and depression
Published on May 28, 2014
Having diabetes can be stressful. If your stress persists it may lead to depression. Read about some simple tips to counter these diseases and make life a little easier.