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Reading is more than just fundamental - it’s a necessity!
Published on February 26, 2015
Help your child become a success in school and a success in life; read, read, read! -
Remembering, not reliving, the past: Strategies to talk with children about 9/11
Published on September 7, 2012
September 11, 2001 greatly affected America. As we approach the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist acts, learn strategies to talk to youth in an appropriate way. -
Pumpkin patch math
Published on September 26, 2014
Fun fall ideas for early childhood math exploration! -
Posting your children’s images online – what should you consider?
Published on March 15, 2015
Parents and others have a responsibility to examine how they make decisions about posting kids’ personal information online. -
Ages and stages of nurturing empowerment
Published on February 5, 2014
How to build an empowered adult by starting early. -
Cutting back on added sugars can improve your family's health
Published on December 27, 2016
Monitoring your family's sugar intake could pay dividends in the future. -
Early childhood professionals struggle with burnout
Published on February 8, 2018
Today’s managers and supervisors are faced with many critical decisions daily. A new approach to problem-solving may be the answer. -
Safety steps are necessary when dealing with dirty diapers
Published on October 12, 2013
They have rather exotic sounding names: salmonella, norovirus, E.coli, listeria. Even when a child is healthy, these are some of the germs found in dirty diapers. Follow some key safety steps to avoid causing illness. -
Parenting styles and teens
Published on March 23, 2012
Teen brain development makes risk taking and impulsive behavior common territory. Parents can help by adapting their parenting style. -
Managing conflict in co-parenting
Published on November 19, 2015
Using good communication skills to manage conflict. -
Save your food budget with summer meals
Published on June 7, 2012
In the summer, many families’ food budgets increase. Care for your child and your wallet by using the summer meal program. -
Recconecting after deployment: Children ages 13-18
Published on May 21, 2014
Learn tips to help children ages 13-18 reconnect with their service member after a deployment. -
Preschoolers: Making food fun for the picky eater
Published on September 17, 2012
Making food fun can make eating more positive for picky eaters. Whether your child is a picky eater or not, all preschoolers like playful food! -
Engage in science exploration and fun at Michigan fairs
Published on August 15, 2012
Fairs provide lots of fun science topics for families to explore together. -
Ten must-have toys and activities for increasing your toddler’s developmental skills
Published on April 3, 2017
Choosing appropriate toys, games and activities to enhance your toddler's growth and development. -
Media literacy: not just for big kids
Published on December 7, 2015
Parents and early childhood educators can help young children learn to analyze and evaluate media messages. -
Keeping your baby’s food safe
Published on October 2, 2015
Infants less than a year don’t have fully developed immune systems, because of this bacteria that may not cause illness in an adult or older child, can cause serious illness in infants and consequently they are often susceptible to food-borne illnesses. -
Keep children busy indoors when it’s too hot to play outside
Published on July 11, 2012
Sometimes it’s just too hot for kids to play outside. Explore a few suggestions to keep your child from becoming bored while waiting for the heat wave to pass. -
Keeping up with your immunization record
Published on July 19, 2016
Disease prevention for teens and pre-teens starts with maintaining an immunization record. -
Understanding the "upstairs" and "downstairs" brain
Published on January 5, 2016
Strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind.