News
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What is 4-H Capitol Experience? The name does not do it justice!
Published on December 21, 2012
In this article, a 15-year-old Livingston County 4-H'er describes how attendance at the 2012 4-H Capitol Experience changed her life. -
Handling "choosy" eaters
Published on December 20, 2012
10 effective ways to handle a “choosy” eater. -
Help kids cope with the violence in their lives – including news coverage of violent events
Published on December 15, 2012
Look for age-appropriate ways to support children and youth as they struggle to make sense of traumatic news events. -
Many holiday gifts provide kids opportunities to connect with technology, in both good and bad ways
Published on December 12, 2012
Give young people a package deal of electronic holiday gifts, digital devices and positive expectations and strategies for using them. -
Talking with young people about sexting is an important responsibility for adults
Published on December 12, 2012
Researchers stress the importance of educating youth about the seriousness of sexting and other illegal online behaviors. -
"BLOOM Where You’re Planted" connects youth of all abilities
Published on December 11, 2012
Lenawee County youth who step up to mentor young people with disabilities find they are building relationships as well as imparting principles of horticulture through the Michigan 4-H BLOOM Where You're Planted program. -
Forced apologies can negatively impact childhood development
Published on December 6, 2012
Early childhood experts suggest that forcing a child to offer an apology when she does not feel sorry is not a truly useful strategy and it can have some negative, if unintended, consequences. -
Alpena 4-H’er feeds more than 40 local families and teaches over 500 children about gardening
Published on November 28, 2012
One Northern Michigan teen makes an impact in her community after learning that many families in the state suffer from hunger. -
Extraordinary volunteer makes early start in politics
Published on November 15, 2012
If you need a community volunteer in Chippewa County, chances are she is already taking action on the cause. -
Healthy living programming in 4-H Club meetings – Part 4
Published on November 13, 2012
“Health to Better Living” is part of the 4-H Pledge. Let’s look at different ways to incorporate healthy living activities into your 4-H club meetings or county wide events.