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I don’t have anything to do!
Published on July 3, 2013
My kids have a ton of toys. Why don’t they play with them? -
Building youth with the 5 Cs: Connection
Published on June 27, 2013
How can adults help young people feel connected to others and their community? -
Personal safety is a 4-H life skill
Published on June 20, 2013
When you think about life skills that youth gain as part of the 4-H Youth Development Program, you may not automatically think of personal safety, yet it’s one of the most basic life skills and can often be difficult for youth to master. -
Building youth with the 5 C’s: Confidence
Published on June 10, 2013
How can adults positively influence youth development? This article explores the second of the 5 C’s of youth development- confidence. -
Building youth with the five C’s: Competence
Published on June 7, 2013
Youth who display the five C’s are less likely to behave negatively and more likely to be developmentally on target. This series explores how you can help young people strengthen their C’s. -
Science education activities: Summer time
Published on June 4, 2013
When youth are on summer break, there are many opportunities to learn about science with quick learning activities that are fun and educational. -
When your life gives you lemons, turn it into a summer job
Published on June 4, 2013
Creating a lemonade stand is the perfect opportunity to experience hands-on entrepreneurship and develop some financial education skills on a sunny summer day. -
Youth role in decision-making: Benefits to adults, organizations and communities
Published on May 31, 2013
Youth-adult partnerships provide opportunities for youth to develop life skills and many benefits to adults, organizations, and communities. -
Rockford 4-H’ers raise money for nationwide disaster victims
Published on May 30, 2013
Two Michigan 4-H'ers create an ongoing fundraising initiative for those impacted nationwide by disasters. -
Youth learn about food, meat science and meat quality
Published on May 29, 2013
Also known as the 4-H FFA Meats Judging Contest, the Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development Event was held at Michigan State University's (MSU) Anthony Hall Meats Lab on April 19.