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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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Back to school success
Published on July 27, 2016
It’s time to start preparing for a smooth transition back to school this fall. -
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. -
What makes a family strong?
Published on December 2, 2016
Explore qualities your family already has and those you can work on. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The summer slide of knowledge – true or false?
Published on June 9, 2016
Does knowledge take a step back during summer break? -
Keeping learning alive this summer
Published on June 6, 2016
Six ideas to limit summer learning loss. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Praise vs. Encouragement
Published on January 31, 2013
The difference between praising your child and encouraging them.
