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Parents help preschoolers learn
Published on November 2, 2012
Parents are their child’s first play mate and first teacher; learn more about how to promote learning at home through safe play. -
Help kids develop social intelligence to address issues of bullying
Published on October 31, 2012
Research shows the importance of developing social and emotional resiliency to preventing problems like bullying. -
“Weekend Survival Kits” supplement the diets of children in food-insecure households
Published on October 28, 2012
The collaborative efforts of Michigan State University extension and a variety of community organization and businesses have organized to combat food insecurity in Ingham County. -
Create a comfort casserole
Published on October 26, 2012
Learn how to make a warm, easy meal with a handful of pantry basics. -
Great news! October is National Popcorn Month
Published on October 26, 2012
Did you know that popcorn can actually be a very healthy snack even for the diabetic? According to MyPlate, Americans need to consume more whole grains every day for good health and the great news is that popcorn is a whole grain. -
Keep a food safety game plan ready this season
Published on October 23, 2012
Keep tailgating, transporting holiday foods and mail order foods safe this season. -
Turn your autumn walk into a discovery walk
Published on October 18, 2012
An autumn walk can easily be turned into a discovery walk by exploring the science behind the change of color in tree leaves. -
Food insecurity: What it is and what you can do to battle it
Published on October 17, 2012
Have you ever heard the term “food insecurity” used during a television news cast or read about it in your local newspaper and wondered just what is that meant? Learn what it is and what it has to do with children. -
Fostering cultural awareness in young children
Published on October 17, 2012
Parents can take a variety of measures to build cultural awareness and tolerance in their children – including young children. -
Fingerplays and songs encourage development in young children
Published on October 17, 2012
Using fingerplays and songs in early childhood is a great way to help young children learn language, gain large and small motor skills, and work on memory and social skills.