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Challenging the gender status quo is often no easy task for parents
Published on March 13, 2014
Parents need helpful responses when others minimize or undermine their goal of fighting unhealthy media messages. -
Healthy drinks at 4-H club meetings
Published on March 12, 2014
When youth and adults come together for club meetings, normally a snack and drinks are included in the meeting. This article will explore some different ways to incorporate healthy drink options for 4-H club meetings. -
Help kids develop resiliency across the ages and stages of their lives
Published on March 6, 2014
Developing resiliency can help kids navigate challenges such as bullying. -
Energy Drinks: What’s in them?
Published on March 5, 2014
Over the past few years energy drinks have become very popular to drink in hopes to increase energy. But what ingredients are in them? This article explores the ingredients of common energy drinks. -
How to strengthen parent and teen communication
Published on March 5, 2014
There are many resources available to strengthen behavior and development within families. -
Let’s eat out: Making public meals pleasant with young children
Published on March 4, 2014
There can be positive and proven ways for reaching good food habits with children when dining in public. -
Current research shows improvement in obesity rates of preschoolers
Published on March 3, 2014
While preschool obesity rates show improvement, other categories do not reflect similar results. What can we do to reduce obesity? -
Language is powerful – What do you convey in the words you use with girls?
Published on March 3, 2014
Explore whether your conversations with girls are perpetuating or challenging gender biases. -
The development of empathy is essential – Part 2
Published on February 28, 2014
Empathy can be helped, or hindered. Authors call for an “empathy epidemic” to address violence, bullying, child abuse, racism and other inequities. -
Serving up more than food during school lunch
Published on February 28, 2014
Healthy Eating Coaches encourage students to try new menu items.