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The importance of critical thinking for young children
Published on May 3, 2016
Critical thinking is essential life skill. Learn why it is so important and how you can help children learn and practice these skills. -
Managing behavior in youth programs
Published on May 2, 2016
Encouraging positive behavior can improve youth participants and adult leaders’ experiences. -
4-H career exploration and workforce preparation programs make an impact
Published on April 28, 2016
As an important piece of Michigan 4-H, career exploration and workforce preparation programming reached 18,500 participants during 2015. -
Five tips to help handle criticism
Published on April 26, 2016
Sometimes criticism can leave us feeling down. Be sure to look at the bright side too! -
Suicide rates are on the rise for people of all ages, including young adolescents
Published on April 26, 2016
Parents can help teens by learning more about mental health issues and resources that can provide adolescents with support and treatment. -
The importance of focus and self-control for young children
Published on April 19, 2016
Focus and self-control are essential skills for life. Learn why they are so important and how you can help children learn and practice these skills. -
The importance of perspective taking for young children
Published on April 19, 2016
Seeing and understanding the world from someone else’s point of view is an important life skill. Learn why perspective taking is important and ways you can help children develop this essential skill. -
Communication across generations – Part 3: A good coach can help if you are willing to learn
Published on April 15, 2016
Taking advantage of a mentor or coach in the workplace from a different generation can benefit you. -
Smart strategies for learning life skills
Published on April 13, 2016
Learning skills for life can happen every day when you get involved with your local 4-H club. -
Get youth talking by using PechaKucha presentations
Published on April 12, 2016
Encourage youth to share their experiences using PechaKucha-style presentations.