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Help young children deal with media reports of violence in the news
Published on November 25, 2015
Recent scary news events in the news may seem real to a preschooler. Be available to talk and listen. -
Preparing your child for a successful mentoring experience
Published on September 23, 2015
Back to school time signals the beginning of many mentoring relationships. Is your child ready for the experience? -
The power of intuition
Published on May 27, 2015
Learning to listen to our intuition is a valuable skill that we should all try to improve. -
How much should you share with youth?
Published on May 27, 2015
Sharing personal stories can be helpful when working with young people, but what and how much should you share? -
Some compliments are better than others
Published on April 10, 2015
Things to keep in mind when complimenting young people. -
Navigating difficult conversations with youth
Published on April 9, 2015
Tips to help you deal with unexpected questions and conversation topics when working with young people. -
Young children and the news: How much is too much?
Published on December 12, 2014
Be aware, your children are watching and listening. -
What secrets can you keep?
Published on September 26, 2014
You expect your mentee to confide in you, but sometimes they disclose information that needs to be shared. -
Helping youth feel physically and emotionally safe
Published on June 26, 2013
4-H Youth Development programs strive to develop life skills in youth. In Michigan, volunteers use the 4-H Guiding Principles to help them achieve their goals. This article focuses on 4-H Guiding Principle Two: Youth are physically and emotionally safe. -
Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy
Published on May 11, 2013
When disaster strikes, young children will have questions about what is happening and why. Take time to plan ahead and be prepared before you begin those tough discussions.
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