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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. -
2012 Michigan spring wildfires have surpassed 2011 state wildfire totals
Published on June 22, 2012
Though the spring wildfire season has ended in Michigan, landowners are advised to take action on their property in preparation for the fall wildfire season in view of the number and damage of this season’s wildfires. -
Health and wellness an emerging skill for graduates searching for jobs
Published on June 15, 2012
A report on employers found health and wellness, including stress management and work-life balance, to be an emerging knowledge area for new hires -
Entrepreneurial and financial skills get jobs
Published on June 15, 2012
A nation-wide survey of employers found personal financial responsibility and entrepreneurial skills as an emerging area of need for new hires -
Limit children’s exposure to electronics this summer
Published on June 15, 2012
Consider these facts before putting your child in front of the television for summer entertainment. -
Father’s presence contributes uniquely to children’s development
Published on June 15, 2012
As Father’s Day approaches, focus on how men positively contribute to the development and richness of their children.