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Mindfulness in adolescence
Published on February 2, 2015
Research shows the practice of mindfulness can help youth navigate stress more effectively. -
Do you want to build a snowman?
Published on January 29, 2015
Building a snowman can be lots of fun and a great activity to do as a family. Follow these simple steps to enjoy building a fun snowman and developing life skills with your kids. -
Garden program in Flint wins Farmer of the Year at 2015 Michigan Family Farms Conference
Published on January 29, 2015
The Mr. Rogers Garden Program, a Flint-area youth development program, has been recognized by Michigan Food and Farming Systems for its great work in the Flint community. -
Help young people explore connections between homophobic slurs and attitudes about masculinity
Published on January 28, 2015
Adults have a responsibility to help kids understand and challenge homophobic name-calling and other hurtful behaviors. -
Homophobic slurs and attitudes about masculinity – is there a connection?
Published on January 28, 2015
Recent study links middle school students’ use of homophobic name-calling with peer influences and beliefs about traditional masculinity. -
Strategies to address sexual harassment in schools and youth settings
Published on January 23, 2015
Everyone has a role to play in addressing sexual harassment with youth. -
Hey, that’s mine! When siblings fight
Published on January 23, 2015
Turn siblings fighting into learning how to negotiate conflict. -
January is National Mentoring Month—Get involved!
Published on January 22, 2015
January is National Mentoring Month -- a reminder to recognize all of the individuals, programs and institutes that promote and support the benevolent act of mentoring. -
Parenting during deployment
Published on January 22, 2015
Tips to help you support your children while their service member is away. -
Sexual harassment is on the rise in schools
Published on January 16, 2015
Kids experience harassment behaviors at younger ages according to leading sexual harassment expert.