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Looking for ways to strengthen your role as a significant adult in the lives of kids?
Published on February 20, 2015
By building positive emotional connections, adults in a variety of youth settings can contribute to healthy outcomes for young people. -
Tweens and teens sibling rivalry
Published on February 16, 2015
Sibling rivalry is a normal part of life, but it is important how parents handle the rivalry. -
Introducing robotics at a younger age: Creating future engineers
Published on February 13, 2015
Introduce youth to robotics before high school creating future engineers with fun hands on activities. -
Protecting your sweetheart with water
Published on February 12, 2015
Reduce your child’s sweet drinks to promote a healthy heart. -
Heart-healthy tips for families during Heart-Healthy Month
Published on February 11, 2015
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, hearts can be seen everywhere this month. But it isn’t the sweet candies or the heart-shaped cupcakes that make our heart healthy – explore how you can keep your kids and family heart-healthy this February. -
4-H Volunteer Profile: Brooke Lamb
Published on February 10, 2015
In an effort to highlight the many different volunteer opportunities 4-H has to offer, the 4-H Volunteer Profile series will highlight a few of the many wonderful people who give their time to Michigan 4-H. -
Michigan 4-H’er receives national honors for photographs
Published on February 6, 2015
Paw Paw resident Megan Miller won two honors for her photographs submitted for the 2014 4-H photo and video contest offered by eXtension, America's online learning network. -
Diabetes, youth and gaming
Published on February 6, 2015
How gaming affects blood sugar. -
Snacks, kids and sports – what’s the focus?
Published on February 4, 2015
Feeding children snacks following their sporting event often takes away the focus from the sport itself and often includes unhealthy options that can lead to poor dietary habits. -
Frozen fun
Published on February 4, 2015
Take advantage of freezing temperatures and head outside for some activities that can only be done when temps are cold.