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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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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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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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Danielle Melching
Program Instructor
melchin4@msu.edu
231-624-8090
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Kevin Zoromski
Early Childhood Educator
zoromski@msu.edu
810-244-8541
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Kevin Zoromski
Early Childhood Educator
zoromski@msu.edu
810-244-8541
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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
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Go outside and play in the winter — it’s good for you!
Published on January 5, 2018
Even in the wintertime, nature is just one more way to keep your children healthy physically, mentally and emotionally! -
Is it too cold to go outside to play?
Published on November 24, 2014
Bundle up and head outdoors! Winter outdoor play is good for your children. -
Beat the back-to-school blues
Published on September 2, 2015
Keep your kids excited and ready to learn this year and beat the back- to-school blues! -
Recess is a right, not a privilege
Published on August 15, 2016
Youth deserve a daily dose of unstructured exercise as it is important for their development. -
When the weather outside is frightful… kids still need to play!
Published on December 22, 2016
Seven ideas for indoor large-motor play opportunities on cold winter days. -
Morning madness: Five tips to a better morning with your family
Published on November 6, 2013
Struggling to get your mornings under control? Take time to plan ahead to fix the morning madness in your home! -
Ouch! Biting hurts! Why is my toddler biting?
Published on November 14, 2016
Eight reasons why toddlers bite and how to stop the behavior. -
Keep your kids learning this summer
Published on June 11, 2014
Fun and engaging ideas to support your children’s academic skills and keep the “summer slide” at bay! -
Naps can help young children improve cognitive skills
Published on August 11, 2014
Recent research shows that there are benefits to letting children sleep in the middle of the day as well as at night. -
Movement can increase learning in children
Published on May 30, 2012
Movement in children can help increase memory, perception, language, attention, emotion and decision making. Here are some easy ways to get your child moving! -
Stress in young children
Published on February 2, 2013
Children’s books can open a door for discussion of stressful topics and encourage problem solving skills. -
What are developmental delays?
Published on November 12, 2012
Learn more about developmental delays and what you should do if you suspect your child has one.
