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Current mentors can make the best recruiters
Published on June 20, 2014
Most mentoring programs are in constant need of new mentors. Current and past mentors can be incredibly successful recruiters: find out how to make the most of this often untapped resource. -
June is “Great Outdoors Month”
Published on June 12, 2014
Get outside during Great Outdoors Month this June! -
Spice up your summer 4-H club meetings with new resources
Published on June 6, 2014
Resources and ideas to aid 4-H clubs and volunteers in avoiding the summer 4-H blues. -
Adding daily physical activity
Published on June 6, 2014
Increase family time through physical activity. -
Innovative meeting structures for youth
Published on June 6, 2014
Structured open space time during meetings can empower participants… especially youth! -
How to use technology to promote, brainstorm and share professional ideas: Part 3
Published on June 6, 2014
This is a brief look at how to utilize Pinterest and Instagram to support and collaborate with other professionals on youth programming. -
Learning to manage feelings is a life skill
Published on June 6, 2014
Life skills help youth navigate life successfully. Learning how to manage their feelings is one of these skills that youth need to learn. -
Michigan 4-H’er helps spread “Love Like Lacey”
Published on June 4, 2014
Because of her involvement in Michigan 4-H, Danielle Bott, a student at Michigan State University, has established strong values for family and community service over the years. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: thinking
Published on June 4, 2014
4-H clubs provide an important learning experience for youth to build and practice life skills. Learn how 4-H club leaders can help youth gain skills in the “thinking” life skills category. -
Helping children and teens learn to deal with stress
Published on June 2, 2014
Children and teens deal with just as much stress as adults. Adults can help by teaching youth skills to deal with stress in healthy, positive ways.