News
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Keeping your cool: Handling summertime stress
Published on July 24, 2017
Strategies to manage stress at home in the summer. -
Car seat safety reminders
Published on July 19, 2017
Take time to be sure your child is safe on the road. -
Attending county fairs, festivals or events with a purpose
Published on July 17, 2017
Summertime is a great time to visit your local county fairs and festivals in Michigan. The next time you visit, think about going with a purpose to learn and enjoy. -
Limiting juice in child care programs
Published on July 17, 2017
The revised CACFP meal patterns limit the amount of juice that can be served to a child in one day at child care centers. -
Child and Adult Care Food Program cereal reimbursement revisions
Published on July 10, 2017
CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. There have been substantial changes to the breakfast cereals that are reimbursable. -
Teaching kids how to lose
Published on July 6, 2017
Not everybody wins the game or takes first prize at the county fair, so it's important to teach your kids how to lose. -
Praise versus encouragement: Helping your child have a growth mindset
Published on June 29, 2017
It takes more than specific praise and encouragement to help your child have a growth mindset. -
Helping your child develop early math skills
Published on June 26, 2017
Learning basic math skills early on will help your child build a foundation for more complex math. -
Musical.ly: Five things parents and volunteers should know about the app
Published on June 20, 2017
Musical.ly continues to be a very popular app with youth, and it’s important for adults to have a basic understanding of it. -
Child and Adult Food Care Program no longer allows grain-based desserts
Published on June 15, 2017
CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. One significant change is the elimination of grain-based desserts from reimbursable foods.