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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.

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  Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

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

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  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.

• April is Month of the Young Child

  Published on April 8, 2013
  Suggestions on fun ways to celebrate children and families during the Month of the Young Child in April.

• Helping your child with nightmares or night terrors, part two

  Published on December 27, 2012
  Do you know the difference between nightmares and night terrors? In part two of this articles, learn about night terrors and what you can do for them.

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  Healthy holiday snacking for kids

  Published on December 19, 2013
  With candy and cookies everywhere it can be tough to get kids to eat healthy during the holidays. Here are a few simple tips to incorporate the healthy snacks as well.

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  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.

• Investigate what style and size car seat is right for your child

  Published on August 28, 2013
  Making sure you have selected and properly installed the correct style and size car seat for your child will provide maximum protection for your “precious cargo”.

• Healthy eating during the toddler years

  Published on August 3, 2012
  Encouraging a nutritious diet can help your toddler grow health and strong.

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  Maintaining your child’s healthy teeth is important

  Published on April 8, 2015
  Reducing sweets for your child’s oral health.

• Ensure children sleep soundly, regularly and safely

  Published on August 15, 2012
  Sleep is important in the development of infants and children, be sure your child is getting enough sleep.

• Growing healthy eaters – Join the club

  Published on March 13, 2013
  The Two Bite Club helps parents of preschoolers learn about healthy eating.

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  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.

• Tips for keeping kids hydrated

  Published on June 22, 2016
  Children should drink plenty of water during summer activities.

• Milk expression, breast milk storage and bottle feeding

  Published on December 4, 2012
  As a breastfeeding mother, you may sometimes need to remove milk from your breasts.

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  Are you and your car ready for the ice and snow?

  Published on November 7, 2014
  Take time to prepare your vehicle for winter!

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  Newborns’ health and development

  Published on July 7, 2014
  Properly care for your newborn beginning on day one.

• Appropriate use of food

  Published on April 10, 2012
  Is bribing with food the best answer?

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  Taking children to their first baseball game

  Published on March 27, 2017
  The minor league baseball experience is designed for family fun and a great place for children attending their first baseball game.

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  Planting seeds of healthy eating with children

  Published on April 20, 2015
  Communities are finding new ways to get healthy foods, especially locally grown produce into school meals.