Talking to your children about the coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of talking to your children about the novel coronavirus.
Family and Community Resources
Ways 4-H volunteers can support youth when not in person
March 16, 2020
4-H volunteers can still support youth in their project work even when it can’t be done in person .
Managing stress and anxiety during the novel coronavirus pandemic
March 18, 2020
You and your family may be feeling more stressed or anxious than usual. This is normal. Learn strategies to identify and manage stress and anxiety in you and your children.
Too cold to go out? Here are five indoor activities to enjoy with your children!
January 28, 2019
With temperatures plummeting below zero, record lows are keeping children home from school and driving families indoors. Looking for something fun to do? Here are five indoor activities to help keep your children entertained during the next polar vortex!
Is my child ready to stay home alone?
May 4, 2016
Advice for parents and youth on staying safe while home alone.
Screen-Free Week A-Z: Keeping your kids busy without screens
April 17, 2018
Challenge your family to turn screens off from April 30 to May 6, 2018, and find other ways to keep busy and stay active.
Ten fun rainy day activities to enjoy with your children
March 26, 2015
April showers bring… lots of fun activities!
Why won’t they just get along?
April 22, 2016
Strategies for helping siblings cooperate and get along with each other.
Helping children learn about emotions
April 1, 2016
Mad, sad, happy, glad – we all experience a wide range of emotions every day. Learn more about how to help children with their emotions.
Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy
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.
Facilitating distance meetings with youth
March 17, 2020
Technology offers a venue for youth voice and discussion.
Best practices when connecting with youth by text message and social media
March 19, 2020
Social media and texting are alternative ways to connect with youth, but volunteers must consider some best practices.
Social distancing and getting outside
March 30, 2020
There are lots of great ways to get outside and still practice social distancing.
Managing Youth Stress
March 27, 2020
MSU Extension provides the opportunity for people to understand and help the youth with managing stressful moments within their life.
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Importance of positive parenting in times of crisis
April 1, 2020
New research indicates parents’ financial concerns, worries and sadness are getting in the way of parenting during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
MI Money Health
MSU Extension provides resources and education on money management, foreclosure prevention, buying your own home, retirement planning and more to help you and your family be more financially healthy.
65 icebreaker questions for online meetings
March 31, 2020
Interesting questions make for great icebreakers, especially virtual ones.
Icebreakers for online meetings
March 31, 2020
Even when you aren’t meeting face-to-face, icebreakers are important for groups. Here is a list of icebreaker options especially for virtual meetings.
How can we have a virtual Michigan 4-H club meeting when the bylaws say you cannot?
March 31, 2020
Host a virtual Michigan 4-H meeting even when you have bylaws prohibiting this.
Host a virtual Michigan 4-H meeting
March 30, 2020
Don’t stop having 4-H meetings when you are not able to meet face to face. Host them virtually!
Ensuring volunteers feel valued
April 2, 2020
There are several ways volunteer managers can ensure volunteers feel valued while not having face-to-face contact.
Supporting volunteers through no face-to-face contact
April 2, 2020
There are several ways volunteer managers can support volunteers while not having face-to-face contact.
Top 5 tips in keeping youth safe in virtual environments
April 2, 2020
As youth spend more time engaging with others in virtual environments, parents and volunteers need to consider youth safety.
Virtual 4-H Programming Guidelines for Volunteers
May 19, 2020
This resource provides volunteers with expectations for leading virtual programs with youth.
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