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How you can be a sparks champion for youth

Published on November 25, 2024
Sparks champions can make a difference to send a youth on the path to thriving.
Group management for youth settings: Strategies for attention

Published on October 24, 2024
Having strategies to gain and regain youths’ attention is key to keeping the group on track.
Help youth build the Five C’s: Competence, confidence, connection, character and compassion

Published on October 21, 2024
Volunteers can take these simple steps to help youth build the Five C’s.
Starting the 4-H season off right: Suggestions for the year’s first meeting

Published on October 14, 2024
Build excitement for the new 4-H year for 4-H members, club leaders and parents excited to spring into action with their 4-H club!
Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health

Published on September 5, 2024
Most youth have both risk and protective factors that affect their experiences in life. A competent and consistent adult is one of the most important protective factors in a young person's life and mental health.
Book review: “Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers” by Peter Benson, Ph.D.

Published on August 29, 2024
Recognize the power of sparks and how you can help them grow.
Adults supporting youth through crisis and loss

Published on January 19, 2023
Youth need adults to support them through the grief of a crisis or losing a loved one.
Preventing child sexual abuse

Published on March 3, 2021
How can you keep children and youth safe from child sexual abuse?
Keeping youth safe: Surprises versus secrets

Published on February 12, 2020
Help youth and adults understand the difference between surprises and secrets.
Redefining boundaries

Published on January 5, 2018
Boundaries can change as situations and people change.