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Gardening with kids starts now
Published on September 25, 2012
Regardless of the time of year, it is always a good time to start gardening with kids. Engaging kids in gardening is beneficial to their nutrition and health. -
Explore effective listening
Published on September 24, 2012
When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation. -
Help children develop healthy eating habits
Published on September 24, 2012
Explore ideas and suggestions to help your child make healthy food choices and develop healthy eating habits. -
Who’s coming to dinner: Explore the importance of family meals
Published on September 24, 2012
Celebrate National Family Day and eat dinner together, building relationships and strengthening family bonds. -
Fall time is apple time
Published on September 21, 2012
The autumn months are a perfect time to incorporate more apples into your diet. Michigan grown apples are sweet, delicious and provide many health benefits including phytonutrients and antioxidants. -
Six opportunities to raise good kids
Published on September 21, 2012
Families provides many ordinary, but teachable, moments that can be used to raise good kids. -
Homework: Help your child develop key homework skills
Published on September 20, 2012
Explore suggestions to encourage the development of critical homework skills including organization, time management and basic study strategies -
Explore fall colors with chemistry
Published on September 19, 2012
Investigate fall colors with your child through the process of paper chromatography. -
Breakfast: Build a healthy meal that fits your lifestyle
Published on September 17, 2012
Making a healthy and quick breakfast is an easy way to give you and your family the energy and nutrients you need for the day. -
Preschoolers: Making food fun for the picky eater
Published on September 17, 2012
Making food fun can make eating more positive for picky eaters. Whether your child is a picky eater or not, all preschoolers like playful food!