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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.

• Coping with grief

  Published on July 13, 2016
  Thoughts for supporting friends and family in times of grief.

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  Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy

  Published on 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.

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  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.

• Be prepared to talk to youth about the news

  Published on December 7, 2015
  Taking the time to have a conversation with youth about what is happening in the news will help them better understand what they are seeing and hearing.

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  Feelings are not right or wrong, they just are

  Published on November 1, 2017
  Tips to help young people navigate their feelings.

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  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.

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  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.

• Working with a mentee who is not talkative

  Published on December 13, 2016
  What can a mentor do when a mentee doesn’t say much?

• 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.

• When boundaries are crossed

  Published on July 29, 2016
  What to do if someone crosses the line and makes you feel disrespected or uncomfortable.

• Role modeling technology usage

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Adults can model behaviors that help youth create a balanced approach to using technology.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

• Some compliments are better than others

  Published on April 10, 2015
  Things to keep in mind when complimenting young people.

• The power of intuition

  Published on May 27, 2015
  Learning to listen to our intuition is a valuable skill that we should all try to improve.

• 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?