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  Nicole Wethington

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

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  Courtney Aldrich

  Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
  aldric82@msu.edu
  517-552-6909
  

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  Benefits of a strong-willed child

  Published on June 22, 2016
  Being persistent and determined can be a good thing.

• The power of listening: It does your family good

  Published on June 22, 2016
  Great listening skills encourages others to talk.

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  Is my child ready to stay home alone?

  Published on May 4, 2016
  Advice for parents and youth on staying safe while home alone.

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  Protecting your sweetheart with water

  Published on February 12, 2015
  Reduce your child’s sweet drinks to promote a healthy heart.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Building gross motor skills and why it matters

  Published on June 20, 2016
  Use these simple activities to help build your child’s gross motor skills.

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  Helping children through grief and loss

  Published on July 20, 2016
  Children cope with grief and loss differently than adults. It is important to understand their feelings and thoughts and help them through difficult times.

• 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.

• 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.

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  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.

• Challenge your negative thoughts

  Published on March 31, 2017
  Negative thinking is a part of being human but there are strategies you can use today to change your brain.

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  The summer slide of knowledge – true or false?

  Published on June 9, 2016
  Does knowledge take a step back during summer break?

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  Children and empathy

  Published on February 25, 2013
  Understanding empathy and how children develop it.

• 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.

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  Praise vs. Encouragement

  Published on January 31, 2013
  The difference between praising your child and encouraging them.

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  “But I want…”

  Published on December 29, 2017
  Talking with children about gifts, greed and gratitude this holiday season.

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  Back to school success

  Published on July 27, 2016
  It’s time to start preparing for a smooth transition back to school this fall.