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Science activities beat summertime boredom
Published on July 24, 2012
Help children get through the long days of summer using fun, hands-on science activities to explore the world around them. -
Money matters: Teach children early
Published on July 23, 2012
Research shows that soon after age four, children start formulating saving or spending habits. Many wonderful resources are available to assist parents in teaching their young valuable money skills. -
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment – Stage 1: Anticipation of departure
Published on July 23, 2012
It is up to communities to help support military families by educating themselves about their unique challenges. Learn about the Emotional Cycle of Deployment and how you can support our military children and youth. -
Help children identify and express emotion
Published on July 23, 2012
Use these simple and realistic techniques to help your child identify and express his or her emotions. -
The Affordable Care Act: What it means for you in 2012
Published on July 16, 2012
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March of 2010, provides broad healthcare reform with most pieces being implemented between 2010 and 2014. Here is an overview of the changes that take affect this year. -
Summer salads to the rescue!
Published on July 13, 2012
Summer salads are a tasty, nutritious meal solution for hot, summer days. -
Beware: The credit card premium
Published on July 13, 2012
A research study shows that consumers will pay more for the same item when buying it with a credit card as opposed to cash. -
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.