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Computers or smartphones can inspire your children to play
Published on July 3, 2013
Encourage kids to use their computers and smartphones to spend time on fun and educational websites that promote healthy lifestyles. -
Preparing 1-2 year-olds for the new baby
Published on June 27, 2013
Many transitions occur for children who become a sibling. -
Young people can benefit from conversations about dating violence
Published on June 27, 2013
Parents and other adults in the lives of kids should invite ongoing dialogue about healthy and unhealthy romantic relationships. -
Science students grow with gardens
Published on June 26, 2013
Hands-on garden and plant activities supplement and enhance science curriculum at local Detroit Public School. -
How kids eat
Published on June 25, 2013
Not just what kids eat matters, but how they eat, too. -
Take a Second: Buckle Up!
Published on June 25, 2013
To keep ourselves and our kid’s safe in vehicles, we need to make sure we are always buckled up. Fastening a safety belt in a vehicle only takes a second and can save a life. -
Feeding children of different ages
Published on June 24, 2013
Different ages require different attention details from parents. -
Personal safety is a 4-H life skill
Published on June 20, 2013
When you think about life skills that youth gain as part of the 4-H Youth Development Program, you may not automatically think of personal safety, yet it’s one of the most basic life skills and can often be difficult for youth to master. -
Nurturing touch: An essential prescription for good social emotional health
Published on June 19, 2013
Touch is one way to reconnect in today’s busy lifestyle. -
Many types of gender-based violence can affect the lives of young people
Published on June 18, 2013
Knowing about different kinds of gender-based violence is an important responsibility for parents, school staff, youth workers and others who care about kids.