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Youth: Signs of holiday stress and tips for managing that stress
Published on November 12, 2012
The youth in our lives may be exhibiting signs of stress and we don’t even know it. Learn about those signs of stress and some tips for helping youth manage their holiday stress. -
Eaton County 4-H member installs gardens and grows herbs for school food programs
Published on October 31, 2012
Funding from the 4-H Wal-Mart Youth Voice, Youth Choice grant jumpstarts herb growing project at Olivet Public Schools. -
“Weekend Survival Kits” supplement the diets of children in food-insecure households
Published on October 28, 2012
The collaborative efforts of Michigan State University extension and a variety of community organization and businesses have organized to combat food insecurity in Ingham County. -
How one 4-H club fulfilled the 4-H pledge
Published on October 18, 2012
In this article one member of an Oceana County 4-H club describes how her group fulfilled the 4-H pledge by doing something for "our club, community, country and our world." -
Fostering the “health” in 4-H
Published on October 11, 2012
The last “h” in 4-H stands for “health.” Explore suggestions to incorporate healthy living into 4-H club meetings and programming. -
Fall fun: Engage in activities that keep children active outdoors
Published on October 11, 2012
Don’t let the cooler weather deter you or your children from taking advantage of the great outdoors, look for ways to stay active during the fall season. -
Helping volunteers and staff who experience organizational changes
Published on October 10, 2012
Staff can ensure that volunteers are aware of changes, feel valued in their role and have confidence in paid staff to lead them in the right direction within their organization. -
Let’s lose the shame about body shape
Published on October 9, 2012
Though we aren’t exactly sure what will eventually help us lead more nutritionally healthy lives we do know what won’t work: shame. -
Knowing your conflict-resolution role
Published on October 3, 2012
Will you be a mediator, arbitrator or facilitator? Explore the differences between these roles. -
The media affects youths’ healthy body image
Published on September 28, 2012
What messages are youth receiving from the media about body image and how does it affect them in the long run?