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  Supporting young children throughout the deployment process

  Published on November 27, 2012
  Learn about resources that are available to help support young children during the deployment process and other unique, military-connected situations.

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  The Emotional Cycle of Deployment – Stage 4: Recovery and stabilization

  Published on October 10, 2012
  Learn about the Emotional Cycle of Deployment and how you can support the military children and youth in your community.

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  The Emotional Cycle of Deployment – Stage 3: Emotional disorganization

  Published on September 12, 2012
  Learn about the Emotional Cycle of Deployment and how you can support the unique challenges of military families in your community.

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  The Emotional Cycle of Deployment – Stage 5: Anticipation of return

  Published on November 27, 2012
  Michigan has over 20,000 military children and youth. It is up to communities to help support our military families by educating themselves about the unique challenges to being a military family.

• Serving others at the holiday season teaches children generosity

  Published on November 28, 2012
  When a parent takes time to serve other people, their child is learning that people are important.

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  Positive discipline: Punishment vs. discipline

  Published on August 30, 2013
  Punishment and discipline are not synonyms.

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  The Emotional Cycle of Deployment – Stage 6: Return adjustment and renegotiation

  Published on December 6, 2012
  Michigan has over 20,000 military children and youth. It is up to communities to help support our military families by educating themselves about the unique challenges to being a military family.

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  Building character in your child- Part 2

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Fostering basic human values.

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  Helping your toddler welcome a new baby

  Published on December 31, 2012
  Explore suggestions to help your toddler transition from life without a sibling to life with one.

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  Nurturing independence in the home environment

  Published on March 27, 2017
  All children can practice self-help skills in their own home, gaining a sense of self-esteem and accomplishment.

• Infant emotional cues

  Published on January 30, 2013
  Learn to read infant emotional cues.

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  Teaching thankfulness and gratitude

  Published on November 11, 2014
  Four tips to help your children be more grateful.

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  How can you teach your young child about being thankful?

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Learning thankfulness helps children appreciate what they have and what they can do for others.

• 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.

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  Help preschool children deal with violence in the media

  Published on July 31, 2012
  Families and child care providers should set limits for preschoolers’ exposure to violence in the media.

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  Dangers of labeling our daughters

  Published on July 5, 2016
  Sticks and stones may hurt our bones and yes, words can hurt you!

• Parenting: Becoming a better parent

  Published on December 4, 2012
  We respect families enough to know that they will use all of the resources available, scientific research and common sense to develop as a parent as their child is developing as a human being.

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  Discipline for 3-5 year olds

  Published on July 23, 2013
  Parent should take the proper measures to effectively reprimand their children.

• Saying bye-bye to the binky

  Published on December 4, 2012
  Whatever you call it, the binky, pacie or nuky, a pacifier is a very important part of some babies lives and - parents sanity!

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  Communicating with respect

  Published on October 10, 2016
  Children are watching our every move, model the behavior you would like to see.