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Peers’ beliefs greatly influence how kids respond to bullying situations
Published on March 8, 2012
Exploring social norms helps early adolescents understand what’s underneath passive responses to bullying and ways they can move toward helping and caring responses. -
Animal science programs for youth build life skills
Published on March 6, 2012
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Michigan business entrepreneur credits success to 4-H upbringing
Published on February 27, 2012
A local Michigan business entrepreneur and former 4-H'er credits the youth development organization with his business accomplishments. -
Address bullying through creating safe, affirming and fair environments
Published on February 16, 2012
While policies requiring schools to clearly prohibit and address issues of bullying may be helpful, more is needed to foster the kind of climates that help to prevent mean-spirited and hateful harassment and bullying behaviors. -
Allegan County Puts a New Twist on 4-H Science Blast
Published on February 3, 2012
The first monthly 4-H "Animal Science Blast" - part of the I Know MI Numbers science-literacy initiative - was held January 24, 2012 at the Otsego District Public Library. -
My Sheep and Pigs Caused a Revolution
Published on January 11, 2012
4-H'er Nate Seese saw the need for high-quality protein at a Byron Center food pantry that helps feed at least 250 families, and decided to find a way to help. -
Michigan 4-H Program Celebrates with Free MSU Basketball Tickets
Published on November 29, 2011
On January 15, 2012, the stands at the MSU Breslin Center will be even greener than usual as up to 5,000 extra fans gather to celebrate the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development program. -
2011 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Campers Make Important Discovery
Published on October 25, 2011
While contributing to a coastal inventory, this year's 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp (GLNR) participants discovered a federally and state-threatened plant. -
Impact = 1 Day, 2 Clubs, 27 Volunteers, 88 Trees
Published on October 18, 2011
Members from the North Central 4-H Club and the 4-H Country Kids Club, their parents, volunteer leaders and local Master Gardeners showed up at the new Montcalm County 4-H Fairgrounds, where they spent the day planting, mulching and watering trees. -
Improved literacy is hoped-for result of half-million book give-away
Published on September 28, 2011
The Lansing warehouse bulged with books of every size, for youth of all ages. Vehicles from all over the state steadily pulled up to the overhead doors and filled every space in the vehicle with boxes of "paper gold" better known as books.