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Shooting Sports Tournament draws from 35 counties
Published on September 27, 2012
Nearly 500 youth participated in the 2012 Michigan 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament. -
Smart snacking: Make healthy snacks youth will enjoy
Published on September 27, 2012
Explore ideas and guidelines for healthy afterschool snacking youth will benefit from and enjoy. -
Clare County 4-H’er is buzzing with ideas and action for her community and her future
Published on September 25, 2012
A Harrison, Mich. 4-H'er "buzzes" when it comes to stepping up and making a difference in her community. -
Explore effective listening
Published on September 24, 2012
When working within human service providing roles, it is crucial to listen to all sides of the situation. -
Youth and emotional eating habits
Published on September 12, 2012
Going back to school can be a very exciting, fun, empowering time for youth. But it can also be a time where youth experience anxiety, fear, and restlessness. We know that sometimes emotional variances in youth will lead to changes. -
Pet therapy: A community service with benefits for all involved
Published on September 7, 2012
Dogs, cats, goats, birds and even equine can provide community pet therapy services, benefiting all involved. -
Conflict: Help youth effectively work through it
Published on August 30, 2012
Most adults have learned to work though conflict, however, that may not be the case for youth who are still in developmental stages of learning about themselves and their environment. Learn how adults can help them develop this critical skill. -
Work in partnership with youth to address bullying
Published on August 29, 2012
As schools and communities gear up to address issues of bullying, adults are encouraged to involve youth as partners in these efforts. Don’t let adultism create barriers to your anti-bullying efforts! -
Understanding the role of values when working with volunteers
Published on August 23, 2012
Volunteering often brings together culturally diverse groups of people, which can mean differences in what people value and how values are formed. It’s critical that volunteers are open to communication in order to support respectful relationships. -
Impact = Cloverbuds, mentors and horses
Published on August 21, 2012
Read this story about yet another Michigan 4-H'er who has made an extraordinary difference in her community by starting a unique 4-H group, the Tuscola Teen Mentors 4-H Club.