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Afterschool snacking success
Published on February 8, 2013
Tips to maximize your child’s afterschool snacks. -
The science behind equine-assisted activities and therapeutic riding – Part 2
Published on February 5, 2013
Learn about the science behind equine-assisted therapy and what benefits equine gain from the experience. -
Becoming a responsive parent through attunement – Part 2
Published on February 5, 2013
Learning to be “attuned” to each individual child is a process of trial and error that takes time and effort. No parent or caregiver is “in tune” with their child 24/7. -
Stress in young children
Published on February 2, 2013
Children’s books can open a door for discussion of stressful topics and encourage problem solving skills. -
Maintaining your long-term mentoring relationship
Published on January 31, 2013
Long lasting mentoring relationships lead to increased youth outcomes, but it can be difficult to keep a relationship going as life circumstances change. -
4-H member uses grant, hydroponics to enhance community’s food system
Published on January 18, 2013
One Michigan 4-H member in Eaton County made a choice to educate youth in two Michigan school systems, communicating a message of nutrition and hands-on learning in areas that had few healthy-living-focused programs for youth. -
Delta County 4-H’ers donate portion of their fair earnings to assist local community charities
Published on January 18, 2013
Two brothers from Delta County 4-H took the nationwide 4-H Revolution of Responsibility campaign seriously, when they donated a portion of their fair earnings to give local community charities a boost. -
Nurturing: A critical life skill for parents and caregivers
Published on January 17, 2013
Increase the health and wellbeing of children by improving your nurturing skills. -
Helping your child with nightmares or night terrors, part two
Published on December 27, 2012
Do you know the difference between nightmares and night terrors? In part two of this articles, learn about night terrors and what you can do for them. -
Helping your child with nightmares or night terrors, part one
Published on December 27, 2012
Nightmares and night terrors are not the same. In part one, learn how to help your child deal with nightmares.