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Courtney Aldrich

Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
aldric82@msu.edu
Nicole Wethington

Program Instructor
wethingn@msu.edu
989-344-3264 ext. 1
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.
Benefits of a strong-willed child

Published on June 22, 2016
Being persistent and determined can be a good thing.
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.
Protecting your sweetheart with water

Published on February 12, 2015
Reduce your child’s sweet drinks to promote a healthy heart.
Can mindfulness practices strengthen your parenting skills?

Published on February 27, 2015
Emerging research shows ways parents can strengthen their parenting practices through mindfulness.
Challenging the gender status quo is often no easy task for parents

Published on March 13, 2014
Parents need helpful responses when others minimize or undermine their goal of fighting unhealthy media messages.
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.
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.
Praise vs. Encouragement

Published on January 31, 2013
The difference between praising your child and encouraging them.
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.
Keeping deployed service members in everyday routines

Published on November 14, 2017
Learn ways to stay connected while service members are deployed and keeping them involved in the everyday routine.
The power of listening: It does your family good

Published on June 22, 2016
Great listening skills encourages others to talk.
Self-compassion links to greater emotional wellbeing

Published on April 10, 2015
Self-esteem can lead to self-criticism which is a predictor of anxiety and depression.
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.
Should you force your child to hug a relative?

Published on November 14, 2017
Learn these tips to help your child say goodbye without forcing them to hug or kiss relatives.
What makes a family strong?

Published on December 2, 2016
Explore qualities your family already has and those you can work on.
Bouncing and stretching: building resilience in children and youth

Published on January 27, 2014
Learn how you can help your child learn to stretch their limits and bounce back when set-backs happen with these seven easy ways to build resilience in kids.
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.