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Ways to communicate love to your child
Published on January 26, 2017
Showing your child that they're loved and valued from time to time is an important way to bond. -
Report identifies good and bad news related to school experiences of LGBTQ youth
Published on January 19, 2017
While the rates of homophobic behaviors in schools are declining, the high levels jeopardize the safety of many young people. -
Help young people interrupt and prevent homophobic name-calling and harassment
Published on January 19, 2017
Many strategies can help prevent behaviors that target youth based on sexual orientation, gender and gender expression. -
Authoritative parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
These parents carefully define limits for children, are good role models and praise children for their efforts. -
Authoritarian parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
This is the "because I told you so" parent who is likely to degrade a child and ignore the child’s point of view. -
Overprotective parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
The overprotective parent wants to protect their children from harm, hurt and pain, unhappiness, bad experiences and rejection, hurt feelings, failure and disappointments. -
What's your parenting style?
Published on January 19, 2017
There are four main parenting styles: permissive, authoritarian, authoritative and overprotective. -
Permissive parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
This is the parent who is afraid to set limits on children or believes a child has to be true to his or her own nature. -
Find a local Michigan event and go with your family
Published on January 12, 2017
Discover how to find an event in your area and what benefits await your family. -
Practicing powerful interactions with young children
Published on January 11, 2017
Use powerful interactions to make the most of the teachable moments with your child.