College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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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.

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  Kevin Zoromski

  Early Childhood Educator
  zoromski@msu.edu
  810-244-8541
  

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  Danielle Melching

  Program Instructor
  melchin4@msu.edu
  231-624-8090
  

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  Kylie Rymanowicz

  Early Childhood Education
  rymanow1@msu.edu
  989-907-6501
  

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  Courtney Aldrich

  Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
  aldric82@msu.edu
  517-552-6909
  

• A breastfeeding mother’s diet for an infant with colic

  Published on February 28, 2013
  A breastfeeding mother’s diet should include plenty of water and an adequate consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy sources.

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  Intentional teaching and parenting

  Published on May 10, 2016
  What is the relationship between “intentional teaching” and the early childhood education profession or parenting preschool-age child?

• Portion sizes for preschoolers

  Published on October 17, 2013
  Is your preschooler getting enough or too much to eat?

• Scalds one of most common causes of burns

  Published on February 17, 2013
  Ninety percent of burn injuries to children under 5 are caused by scald or contact burns. Scalding injuries and burns caused by hot tap water, hot beverages and food, and steam can easily be avoided by making simple changes in your home.

• Nurture your child’s mental health and make parenting easier by understanding how our brains work

  Published on December 7, 2015
  Experts share tips for parenting with the brain in mind.

• Are there foods my baby should not eat?

  Published on July 16, 2012
  The introduction of solid foods into your baby’s diet may be confusing or cause you to wonder what to introduce and what to avoid.

• Enterovirus D68’ – another infectious disease gains momentum

  Published on September 11, 2014
  Health officials are warning of yet again another infectious disease and this one is particularly dangerous to children. The virus, called the Enterovirus 68 or (EV-D68) is becoming widespread.

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  Signs your baby is ready for solid foods

  Published on February 22, 2012
  Know the signs that your baby is ready for solid foods. This can prevent several detrimental health issues and ensures that baby is getting the nutrition needed for a healthy start.

• Newborn’s health and development ( 3 to 6 months)

  Published on August 1, 2014
  There is a lot to consider when raising a newborn. Here are some helpful tips to help young parents or caregivers recognize what their baby will need during this delicate time in their development.

• Many teens report using the Internet to learn about health issues

  Published on July 17, 2015
  Parents, educators and health care providers are teens’ primary sources for health information, followed by a variety of online and digital health resources.

• Are screen-based devices affecting the quality of your family’s sleep?

  Published on April 5, 2017
  Tips for ensuring your family's technology use doesn't interfere with their sleep schedule.

• The WIC program provides nutritious food to Michigan families

  Published on December 10, 2013
  This federally-funded program helps assure that moms, babies and children under 5 have nutritious food to address nutrition-related health problems and increase healthy development.