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Less screen time, more physical activity time
Published on June 11, 2014
As the school years ends, make a plan to cut back on your kid’s screen time and add more physical activity time this summer. -
Adding daily physical activity
Published on June 6, 2014
Increase family time through physical activity. -
Feeding kids when school is out
Published on June 6, 2014
Take advantage of local community summer meal sites to keep kids healthy this summer. -
Learning to manage feelings is a life skill
Published on June 6, 2014
Life skills help youth navigate life successfully. Learning how to manage their feelings is one of these skills that youth need to learn. -
Michigan 4-H’er helps spread “Love Like Lacey”
Published on June 4, 2014
Because of her involvement in Michigan 4-H, Danielle Bott, a student at Michigan State University, has established strong values for family and community service over the years. -
How to choose the right summer camp
Published on June 4, 2014
Summer is here and it’s likely your child will attend camp. There are so many options for kids - how do parents decide which camps are the best fit for their child? Read on for helpful tips! -
Helping children and teens learn to deal with stress
Published on June 2, 2014
Children and teens deal with just as much stress as adults. Adults can help by teaching youth skills to deal with stress in healthy, positive ways. -
Time for summer snacking
Published on June 1, 2014
Children need energizing snacks when they are on the go during summer. -
Values as part of environmental education
Published on May 29, 2014
Find out more about environmental education and how values play a role in environmental literacy and decision making. See how educators use values as a way to teach EE and help youth better understand how to be good earth stewards. -
Positive school climates are critical to raising academic success for students
Published on May 29, 2014
Schools, families and communities can work together to promote excellence by creating safe, productive and equitable learning environments.