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Nicole Wethington

Program Instructor
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989-344-3264 ext. 1
Courtney Aldrich

Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
aldric82@msu.edu
517-552-6909
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.
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.
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.
Protecting your sweetheart with water

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

Published on February 27, 2015
Emerging research shows ways parents can strengthen their parenting practices through mindfulness.
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.
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.
MSU Extension awarded grant to support Flint families with early childhood programs

Published on June 23, 2016
Flint parents will have new resources for limiting the effects of lead exposure on their children thanks to a new MSU Extension program that will help them provide positive early childhood experiences.
Praise versus encouragement: Helping your child have a growth mindset

Published on June 29, 2017
It takes more than specific praise and encouragement to help your child have a growth mindset.
Parenting strategies for helping kids with ADHD

Published on September 8, 2016
Parents can use a variety of tools and approaches to help young people succeed and thrive.
How do you talk to young children about current events?

Published on June 21, 2016
Supporting young children during times of national crisis is important to their understanding of the world around them.
Benefits of a strong-willed child

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