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Jump Into Foods & Fitness (JIFF)

Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF) is a research-based curriculum that features eight “Kangaroo Jumps” or sessions that help kids ages 8 to 11 (grades 3 to 5) learn the importance of nutrition, increased physical activity and food safety.
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.
SNAP-Ed

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) teaches participants how to establish healthy eating habits and increase their time spent being physically active, while staying within a limited food budget.
Sleep (1 to 4 months)

Published on March 6, 2014
Every child has unique sleeping patters, but as a parent make sure you know the basics.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 1: Identifying plants

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get kids to weed the garden? Some plants are edible and can be eaten, but first you need to know how to identify them.
Why crawl?

Published on March 15, 2013
Research supports the idea that hands and knees crawling is an emerging new inter-limb (between limbs) pattern of coordination and is a preparatory phase for walking.
Encouraging kids to enjoy healthy food

Published on May 15, 2013
Involve kids in food preparation to get them interested in eating healthy foods.
9- to 11-year-olds: Ages and stages of youth development

Published on January 7, 2013
Understanding the different stages of youth development supports youth programming efforts as it encourages relationship building between youth and adult volunteers
Safety steps are necessary when dealing with dirty diapers

Published on October 12, 2013
They have rather exotic sounding names: salmonella, norovirus, E.coli, listeria. Even when a child is healthy, these are some of the germs found in dirty diapers. Follow some key safety steps to avoid causing illness.
Staying home for spring break

Published on March 9, 2013
It may not be in the budget to travel over spring break, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy time-off with your family.
Prevent the spread of germs on your children’s toys

Published on February 13, 2014
Don’t forget the toy box when you are cleaning.
Eight must-haves toys and activities for increasing your preschooler’s developmental skills

Published on May 8, 2017
Choosing appropriate toys, games and activities to enhance preschooler growth and overall development.
How to make New Year’s resolutions fun for the family

Published on January 28, 2014
It’s that time for New Year’s resolutions! Don’t think that just because the New Year is already underway that it’s too late for you and your family to make one.
Eat like a baby – look like a fit adult

Published on May 31, 2013
Feeling full and enjoying your food.
Breastfeeding and fruit and vegetable intake in preschool

Published on October 15, 2013
There appears to be a relationship between how long a baby is breastfed and how many fruits and vegetables the child eats in preschool.
Be aware, not scared of food allergies during trick-or-treating

Published on September 28, 2015
Raise awareness of food allergies by being a part of FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project.
Inorganic arsenic levels in infant rice cereals: Action by the Food and Drug Administration

Published on June 23, 2016
What you need to know now about inorganic arsenic.
Food choices and your child’s dental health

Published on December 23, 2015
Making good food choices can help with your kids dental health.
Snacks, kids and sports – what’s the focus?

Published on February 4, 2015
Feeding children snacks following their sporting event often takes away the focus from the sport itself and often includes unhealthy options that can lead to poor dietary habits.
Breastfeeding associated with early childhood fruit and vegetable intake

Published on November 25, 2013
There appears to be a relationship between how long a baby is breastfed and how many fruits and vegetables the child eats in preschool.