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Parents influence children's eating habits
Published on April 3, 2012
Be a good role model for your kids by eating healthy. -
Financial education can start at any age
Published on April 2, 2012
From age 3 up, children and youth are involved in money matters and can learn positive habits to help them spend wisely, save and share as adults. -
Stay safe in the sun
Published on March 26, 2012
Being outdoors is great for children, but the sun can cause painful sunburns and long-term harm to their skin if not properly protected. Use these helpful tips to keep your family safe in the sun. -
Parenting styles and teens
Published on March 23, 2012
Teen brain development makes risk taking and impulsive behavior common territory. Parents can help by adapting their parenting style. -
Why toddlers bite and what parents and caregivers can do to stop it
Published on March 22, 2012
Learn 10 reasons toddlers may bite and explore some options for how to stop the behaviour. -
Parents can help children make and keep friends with emotion and social coaching
Published on March 21, 2012
Using these modeling techniques, parents and caregivers can help children improve their social and emotional skills and behaviors -
Early signs of autism can help determine if intervention is needed
Published on March 21, 2012
These seven early signs of autism can help parents determine whether or not to pursue early interventions that may improve an autism outlook. -
From French fry to fuel: starting a high school biodiesel program
Published on March 16, 2012
This Saginaw County, Mich. high school 4-H club started making biodiesel fuel in science class, using used cooking oil from the school's cafeteria. -
Inside 4-H: What does fundraising have to do with life skills?
Published on March 15, 2012
Far too often we assume that the educational process of fundraising occurs at the end of the project, once the funds are raised and money is being used. We must consider the educational process and life skills gained before and during a fundraiser. -
Peers are important allies to those targeted by bullying
Published on March 8, 2012
Youth who are bullied say that support from peers is even more powerful than support from adults, and that strategies used by both groups can make a positive difference.