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Kevin Zoromski
Early Childhood Educator
zoromski@msu.edu
810-244-8541
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Nicole Wethington
Program Instructor
wethingn@msu.edu
989-344-3264 ext. 1
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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
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Georgina Perry
Extension Health Educator
perrygeo@msu.edu
616-632-7884
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Cultivating Social-Emotional Health with Farm to Early Care and Education
Published on April 16, 2020
Developing strong social-emotional skills early in life is important for lifelong emotional health. How can educators and caretakers can use farm to ECE activities to encourage children's positive social-emotional development? -
How can you teach your young child about kindness?
Published on October 5, 2016
Being kind helps children learn empathy. Learn tips to help teach your young child about kindness. -
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? -
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. -
Teaching self-control
Published on December 11, 2013
The essential skills children need when entering school and in life. -
Parents' actions can help children build self-confidence, even shortly after birth
Published on March 8, 2012
There are many things parents and caregivers can do to help establish a child's confidence during the early stages of life. -
Learning positive social skills with puppet play
Published on September 17, 2013
Many beneficial skills can result from participating in puppet play. -
Hey, that’s mine! When siblings fight
Published on January 23, 2015
Turn siblings fighting into learning how to negotiate conflict. -
Teaching kindness
Published on December 24, 2013
Promoting kindness starts at home and can be continually reinforced through books and stories for children of all ages. -
Learning to manage feelings is a life skill
Published on June 6, 2014
Life skills help youth navigate life successfully. Learning how to manage their feelings is one of these skills that youth need to learn. -
Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy
Published on May 11, 2013
When disaster strikes, young children will have questions about what is happening and why. Take time to plan ahead and be prepared before you begin those tough discussions. -
Strengthening bonds: Focus on youth and family during the holiday season
Published on November 27, 2012
With the holiday season upon us, it is a great time to reflect and remember that family is one of the most important gifts of the holiday season. -
Tips for getting involved in your child’s education
Published on December 10, 2012
Student’s success in school is linked to the involvement of parents in their children’s education.
