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Cooking and 4-H: from a project to a career
Published on February 27, 2014
Through caring adults that serve as 4-H leaders, 4-H offers youth the opportunity to participate in cooking projects which can spark a future career interest. -
Cooking with kids: Mini pizzas for lunch or snack
Published on February 27, 2014
Use meal and snack time to enjoy food and teach kids about healthy eating. -
Developing empathy is essential to emotional and physical health – Part 1
Published on February 25, 2014
Authors call for an “empathy epidemic” to address violence, bullying, child abuse, racism and other inequities. -
New study focuses on negative impacts of bullying on kids’ health
Published on February 21, 2014
Bullying is not new, but new research reveals long-term impacts. -
MSU Extension is a key player in local school wellness initiatives
Published on February 17, 2014
Kent County Coordinated School Health Program is a local group of coordinating agencies, fighting childhood obesity. -
Sexuality versus sexualization – why is it important to know the difference?
Published on February 17, 2014
Talking about media messages with kids requires that adults understand how marketers sexualize girls and women. -
Ages and stages of nurturing empowerment
Published on February 5, 2014
How to build an empowered adult by starting early. -
Make your Valentine’s Day healthier!
Published on February 5, 2014
Treats, crafts and activities for children and adults to make their Valentine’s a healthy holiday. -
Michigan 4-H’er attends the Global Youth Institute World Food Prize Symposium
Published on January 30, 2014
After a long day of school or work, the first thing on your mind may be filling your growling stomach. Michigan 4-H'er Maeve Alflen will be the first to admit that there has never been a shortage of filling, nutritious food at her house. -
Recognize 4-H youth through State Awards
Published on January 28, 2014
Many youth like to get an award for completing something and kids love to feel special. Even at a young age, youth are very excited to receive an award or ribbon. Learn more about recognizing a young person through 4-H.