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Nicole Wethington

Program Instructor
wethingn@msu.edu
989-344-3264 ext. 1
Courtney Aldrich

Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
aldric82@msu.edu
517-552-6909
Transitioning to kindergarten: tips for families to smooth the way

Published on August 1, 2016
A great start to the school year begins by establishing routines and having conversations with your child early.
Successfully meeting children's needs

Published on February 28, 2018
Understanding and meeting children’s needs sometimes seems impossible but it is always worth the time and energy.
Trends related to young people’s experiences with hate speech

Published on March 23, 2016
While the good news is that rates have declined since 1999, many youth continue to be harassed by these hurtful behaviors.
Talking with young children about death and dying

Published on April 1, 2016
Death is part of life, even for the very young. Explore simple tips for talking to young children about death and dying.
4 major personality traits that play a role in parenting

Published on March 20, 2017
Recognizing the different roles you're playing in your child's life is an important part of parenting.
Soft skills are important social skills

Published on January 21, 2014
Development of “soft skills” is as important as the “hard skills” of a degree, certification or trade.
The three T’s of communication: Taking turns with your child

Published on August 16, 2016
How taking turns can help your young child build strong communication skills.
The three T’s of communication: Tuning in to your child

Published on July 7, 2016
Tune in to your child, follow their cues and help build strong communication skills.
Children and empathy

Published on February 25, 2013
Understanding empathy and how children develop it.
The three T’s of communication: Talking more with your child

Published on July 7, 2016
Talk to your child more and help build strong communication skills.
Liar, liar, pants on fire: The lies we tell our children

Published on August 3, 2015
How do our lies affect our children? Learn how to teach your child to value honesty in a dishonest world.
Language development – Part 2: Principles that are the stem and branch of speech

Published on October 31, 2016
These principles are the stem and branch of the “language plant” we discussed in our first language development article.
Five rules for summer play

Published on June 8, 2016
Strategies to support authentic play experiences during summertime.
Teaching children thankfulness

Published on October 17, 2016
Encouraging children to adopt the attitude of gratitude.
Helping children cope with loss – Part 1: Childhood grief

Published on January 7, 2016
How children understand death and process grief.
Hello, my name is…. The importance of giving your child a good name

Published on January 8, 2015
Is your child lazy? Shy? Aggressive? Or are they creative, thoughtful or determined? Why the words we use to describe our children matter and how we can give them a good name.
What makes a family strong?

Published on December 2, 2016
Explore qualities your family already has and those you can work on.
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.