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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.
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.
Danielle Melching

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

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

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

Early Childhood Educator
zoromski@msu.edu
810-244-8541
Healthy treats for kids to bring to school

Published on December 20, 2012
Healthy and educational ideas for youth parties in effort to avoid multiple brownie and cookie trays.
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.
12- to 14-year-olds: Ages and stages of youth development

Published on January 9, 2013
Understanding the different stages of youth development supports youth programming efforts as it encourages relationship building between youth and adult volunteers.
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.
Halloween safety: Tips for safe trick-or-treating and more

Published on October 28, 2015
Plan ahead for your evening of family fun.
Ten tips for a successful family vacation!

Published on June 3, 2013
Traveling with children can be a fun learning opportunity! Follow these 10 tips for a smooth, successful road trip this summer.
Encouraging the artist in your young child

Published on July 22, 2014
Children enjoy being creative at an early age and craft activities help young children develop fine motor skills.
Eight must-have toys and activities for increasing your infant’s developmental skills

Published on April 3, 2017
A list of eight appropriate activities that help to increase an infant’s development of motor, social, emotional and language skills.
Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing about child development and learning

Published on April 24, 2017
It is important teachers understand children’s development.
No need to hurry child development

Published on December 15, 2016
Being in the emergent stage is a legitimate place for a child to be when they develop a new skill.
Silent abuse

Published on July 30, 2013
Effects of child abuse on small children.
The birds and the bees – Part 2: Having “the talk” with young children

Published on February 16, 2016
How to overcome the awkwardness and talk seriously about sexuality development.