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  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.

• Restoring trust in the workplace

  Published on February 26, 2014
  “Trust is like the air we breathe. When it’s present, nobody really notices. But when it’s absent, everybody notices.” -Warren Buffet

• Understanding the role of trust in successful work environments

  Published on February 20, 2014
  Studies show that organizations with a high level of trust have increased employee morale, more productive workers and lower staff turnover.

• Five components necessary for successful change

  Published on July 5, 2013
  When just one of these components is missing - confusion, anxiety, resistance, frustration or repetition occur – instead of change.

• 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.

• Mentoring – Part 6: Setting boundaries

  Published on December 31, 2012
  Successful mentoring relationships are linked to positive youth outcomes. Explore tips for setting boundaries with mentees.

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  Personal space: A social skill children need and adults can teach

  Published on December 31, 2012
  Learn how to teach the children in your life about personal space and why it’s important.

• Helping children and youth deal with tragic events

  Published on December 15, 2012
  After a tragedy, our job as adults is to help children understand the events and manage their responses to it.

• Youth and media: Help youth see through negative messages

  Published on June 29, 2012
  Adults have a role in helping kids make sense of negative images and behaviors that are present in many media sources.