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Keep children busy indoors when it’s too hot to play outside

Published on June 23, 2025
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 a heat wave to pass.
Tips to help children emotionally survive a natural disaster

Published on June 18, 2025
Strategies to help children emotionally cope with the devastation of natural disasters.
What is all the rage about rage rooms?

Published on June 4, 2025
Rage rooms: Are they helpful or not?
MSU Extension helps launch Michigan’s first-ever Mental Health First Aid Instructor Summit

Published on April 30, 2025
Attracting attendees from all across the state, the event gave MHFA instructors a chance to learn, network and celebrate.
Strategies to feel less lonely

Published on March 12, 2025
Loneliness is an uncomfortable feeling, and it isn’t good for our health. There are many reasons why we might feel lonely, but there are also plenty of things we can do to help us feel less lonely.
Searching for a gift? Here are some year-round “gifts of health”

Published on March 4, 2025
There are many gifting occasions during the year, like birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. Consider giving gifts that can help people focus on feeling good and establishing healthy habits.
Effects of excessive screen time on adults

Published on February 19, 2025
Avoid the negative effects of excessive screen time.
Symptoms and treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Published on February 19, 2025
Learn how to recognize and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Have a mindful Valentine’s Day by practicing self-love

Published on February 7, 2025
Self-love isn’t selfish.
Is there a place for mindfulness in the workplace?

Published on January 27, 2025
Corporate leaders, researchers, practitioners and employees alike say “yes.”