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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
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.
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.
Building fine motor skills and why it matters

Published on June 14, 2016
Use these simple activities to help build your child’s fine motor skills.
Children and empathy

Published on February 25, 2013
Understanding empathy and how children develop it.
Is my child ready to stay home alone?

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

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

Published on June 8, 2016
Strategies to support authentic play experiences during summertime.
How to be an involved 4-H parent in 10 easy steps – Step 5: Fostering growth through competition

Published on June 29, 2016
Your child has joined a 4-H club, now what? Try these tips to help 4-H members and parents have a successful experience.
Nurturing: A critical life skill for parents and caregivers

Published on January 17, 2013
Increase the health and wellbeing of children by improving your nurturing skills.
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.
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.
Supporting students with ADHD at school

Published on September 7, 2016
Many strategies can be used within schools to support children who have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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.
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.
Helping children learn about emotions

Published on April 1, 2016
Mad, sad, happy, glad – we all experience a wide range of emotions every day. Learn more about how to help children with their emotions.
How to be an involved 4-H parent in 10 easy steps – Step 6: Being a positive role model

Published on September 23, 2016
Your child has joined a 4-H club, now what? Try these tips to help 4-H members and parents have a successful experience.
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.
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.