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Physical Development and Health | Early Childhood Development
Newborns’ health and development

Published on July 7, 2014
Properly care for your newborn beginning on day one.
Good urban form promotes walkability and physical health – Part 2

Published on September 24, 2012
The physical layout and design of a city directly determines how accessible, welcoming, convenient, and safe the city is for walking, all of which are important for enabling and encouraging more physical activity among residents.
Developing empathy is essential to emotional and physical health – Part 1

Published on February 25, 2014
Authors call for an “empathy epidemic” to address violence, bullying, child abuse, racism and other inequities.
Green exercise can improve physical and mental health

Published on June 14, 2017
Exercising outdoors has many benefits for your body and mind.
Newborn’s health and development ( 6 to 12 months)

Published on August 6, 2014
Tips for parents and caregivers of children between 6 and 12 months old.
Laughter can benefit your physical and mental health

Published on November 1, 2017
Learn how laughter builds resiliency to stress and disease, builds muscle and lung capacity.
Forgiveness is linked to better mental and physical health

Published on May 7, 2013
Research has shown a powerful connection between forgiving others and our own wellbeing.
Newborn’s health and development ( 3 to 6 months)

Published on August 1, 2014
There is a lot to consider when raising a newborn. Here are some helpful tips to help young parents or caregivers recognize what their baby will need during this delicate time in their development.
Physical activity can improve the health and well-being of older adults

Published on May 26, 2020
Including regular physical activity in your lifestyle can reduce health risks associated with chronic disease.
The benefits art therapy can have on mental and physical health

Published on May 25, 2017
Art can be a versatile form of therapy that can help people of all ages.
Good urban form promotes walkability and physical health – Part 1

Published on September 21, 2012
The physical layout and design of a city directly determines how accessible, welcoming, convenient, and safe the city is for walking, all of which are important for enabling and encouraging more physical activity among residents.
Leapetswe Malete

Youth Advisor
maletele@msu.edu
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development launches animal health email list

Published on June 6, 2011
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development launches animal health email list as an informational and emergency resource for Michigan animal owners.
Jump Into Foods & Fitness (JIFF)

Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF) is a research-based curriculum that features eight “Kangaroo Jumps” or sessions that help kids ages 8 to 11 (grades 3 to 5) learn the importance of nutrition, increased physical activity and food safety.
Rural Health-Economic Development | North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

NCRCRD in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Rural Health Research Center: Rural Health-Economic Development Nexus Workshop
Malaria, Productivity and Access to Treatment: Experimental Evidence from Nigeria [2013 - 2016] | Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

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Katherine Alaimo

Associate Professor, Food Science & Human Nutrition
alaimo@msu.edu
517-353-3412
Supporting Child and Family Development | MSU Extension