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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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Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.
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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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Courtney Aldrich
Courtney Aldrich - Program Instructor in Child and Family Development
aldric82@msu.edu
517-552-6909
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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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Less screen time, more physical activity time
Published on June 11, 2014
As the school years ends, make a plan to cut back on your kid’s screen time and add more physical activity time this summer. -
BPA exposure and health
Published on November 26, 2014
Cashier receipts, canned food and bicycle helmets all include BPA. -
Breastfeeding and biting
Published on June 18, 2015
Breastfeeding has many challenges. Here are some tips to deal with a very common one – biting. -
Developmental stages of nutrition in young children ages zero to three
Published on August 23, 2013
Children are able to communicate with adults as to food preferences. -
Keeping your baby’s food safe
Published on October 2, 2015
Infants less than a year don’t have fully developed immune systems, because of this bacteria that may not cause illness in an adult or older child, can cause serious illness in infants and consequently they are often susceptible to food-borne illnesses. -
TV for toddlers?
Published on January 26, 2015
A review of the current recommendations for screen time for infants and toddlers. -
The dangers of lead exposure
Published on May 23, 2014
Learn common sources of lead and what you can do to minimize the risk for yourself and family members developing lead poisoning. -
Digital technology and mental health
Published on January 25, 2016
Overusing digital technologies may affect areas like sleep, concentration, learning and relationship behaviors. -
Youth weight gain over summer break
Published on August 1, 2015
Summer weight gain can unravel youth obesity prevention efforts. -
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. -
Helping children build resiliency amidst trauma and pain
Published on November 2, 2015
Eight steps that build resilience in the face of trauma, pain and stress. -
Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing what is individually appropriate
Published on April 24, 2017
It is important teachers care for children as individuals. -
Cooking with kids
Published on January 8, 2013
Kids learn more than cooking in the kitchen.
