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4-H camp counselor: Become one to develop leadership skills
Published on December 11, 2012
Michigan 4-H Youth Development helps youth develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility as it trains them to become camp counselors. -
Advice for parents on developing leadership qualities in children
Published on December 11, 2012
Experts from Aquinas College and Michigan 4-H provide advice to parents on developing leadership qualities in children. -
Eye contact: Tips to make your presentations stronger
Published on December 10, 2012
Not only do our eyes see for us, but they are also a mode of communication. An earlier article discussed the vital role of eye contact; now explore some tips for using eye contact to make presentations stronger. -
Youth in America: Teens as volunteers
Published on November 30, 2012
Youth between 12 and 18Teen volunteer at the rate of 55 percent – more than one and a half times the adult rate of 29 percent. -
Volunteering is significant in the lives of young people
Published on November 30, 2012
Youth volunteering can range from mentoring younger children to volunteering internationally to serve others. -
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. -
Citizenship academies: Opening doors to government and politics for youth – Part 6
Published on November 28, 2012
Once youth have become acquainted with the different roles and offices in county government, host an evening meeting to further engage these officials. -
Eye contact: An introduction to its role in communication
Published on November 28, 2012
Explore eye contact’s vital role during conversation and suggestions for developing this skill. This is the first in a series of articles about effective eye contact during interactions. -
Conflict resolution: Five simple tips for handling a difficult situation
Published on November 27, 2012
When in conflict, communicate clearly and let the person know that you really understand their point of view. -
Youth-adult partnerships empower and develop leadership skills in youth – Part 3
Published on November 27, 2012
Adult attitudes and behaviors can encourage or exclude youth from becoming a leader in youth-adult partnerships.