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Keeping Kids Safe: Ages 0-5

Published on November 5, 2019
This resource introduces key concepts and age-appropriate activities for youth ages 0-5 that can be used to help protect children from child sexual abuse and help them build skills and knowledge that will reduce their risk of being victimized.
Keeping Kids Safe: Ages 6-11

Published on November 7, 2019
This resource introduces key concepts and age-appropriate activities for youth ages 6-11 that can be used to help protect children from child sexual abuse and help them build skills and knowledge that will reduce their risk of being victimized.
Keeping Kids Safe: Ages 12-17

Published on November 7, 2019
This resource introduces key concepts and age-appropriate activities for youth ages 12-17 that can be used to help protect children from child sexual abuse and help them build skills and knowledge that will reduce their risk of being victimized.
Keeping Kids SAFE: The downside to "sharenting" on social media

Published on November 7, 2019
Social media can help friends and family who are scattered across the globe connect with each other. It can also help people feel less isolated when things get tough.
Virtual 4-H Programming Guidelines for Volunteers

Published on May 19, 2020
This resource provides volunteers with expectations for leading virtual programs with youth.
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.
Forgiveness: The impacts of an apology

Published on May 8, 2017
Forgiveness can be difficult to navigate and so can apologizing. Learn how to apologize and the benefits of apologizing.
Positive family communication starts early

Published on August 2, 2017
How to build strong communication skills with your young child.
Forgiveness: What is it and how do I do it?

Published on May 8, 2017
Forgiveness can be difficult to navigate. Learn how to define it, steps of forgiveness and benefits you can experience.
Considerations for youth and social networking – Part 6: The role of photo captions

Published on July 28, 2017
Help youth take a critical look at how a photo caption can change the photo’s perception.
Suggestions for talking with children about tragedies and violence

Published on October 6, 2017
Discover age-specific suggestions that can help guide conversations with children during and after tragedies.
Some compliments are better than others

Published on April 10, 2015
Things to keep in mind when complimenting young people.
Forgiveness: Discussing it as a family

Published on May 8, 2017
Forgiveness can be difficult to navigate. Learn about ideas for teaching it to children and discussing it as a family.
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?
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?
When boundaries are crossed

Published on July 29, 2016
What to do if someone crosses the line and makes you feel disrespected or uncomfortable.
Five texting etiquette tips for youth

Published on October 6, 2017
Youth are often in constant connection with others through their phones. Help them understand some basic texting etiquette.
Informed intuition in volunteering

Published on September 23, 2016
Learning to listen to that voice in your head that tells you something isn’t right.
Young children and the news: How much is too much?

Published on December 12, 2014
Be aware, your children are watching and listening.
Boundaries have benefits

Published on January 5, 2018
Setting boundaries may be difficult but they yield benefits.