MSU ExtensionBuilding Early Emotional Skills in Young Children

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  The importance of parent education

  Published on October 3, 2019

  Love is instinctual, skills are not.

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  Helping parents create a solid foundation for kids

  Published on October 1, 2018

  To support Michigan’s working families, Michigan State University Extension provides parent education trainings for caregivers of children from birth to 3 years old.

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  The nine traits of temperament: Mood

  Published on May 2, 2018

  Understanding your child’s mood can help you understand and support your child.

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  Should you force your child to hug a relative?

  Published on November 14, 2017

  Learn these tips to help your child say goodbye without forcing them to hug or kiss relatives.

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  Too many gifts for the holidays?

  Published on November 14, 2017

  Think of giving experiences instead of things to help make memories and build relationships.

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  MSU Extension receives national award for early childhood programming

  Published on October 3, 2016

  MSU Extension’s Building Early Emotional Skills program received top national and regional honors at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2016 Annual Session Awards program in September.

• MSU Extension awarded grant to support Flint families with early childhood programs

  Published on June 23, 2016

  Flint parents will have new resources for limiting the effects of lead exposure on their children thanks to a new MSU Extension program that will help them provide positive early childhood experiences.

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  Helping children learn about emotions

  Published on April 1, 2016

  Mad, sad, happy, glad – we all experience a wide range of emotions every day. Learn more about how to help children with their emotions.