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  Learn about nurturing and attachment; an important protective factor – Part 1

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  Published on February 21, 2014
  This protective factor may be one way to say “love and respect.”

• Learn about the updated safe sleep guidelines

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  Published on December 8, 2016
  In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their guidelines to assist parents and child care givers in keeping infants safe during sleep time.

• Learn how to manage stress through 4-H

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  Published on September 15, 2014
  Involvement in 4-H can be a great stress reliever!

• Learn how to protect yourself, children and pets from accidental poisoning

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  Published on September 11, 2013
  Call the American of Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 for free, confidential medical advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Lessons on unconditional love

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  Published on September 6, 2013
  Learning together in tough times.

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  Let’s hear it for fathers!

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  Published on June 14, 2016
  The unique contributions that fathers make to the family can have significant impact on young children.

• Let’s lose the shame about body shape

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  Published on October 9, 2012
  Though we aren’t exactly sure what will eventually help us lead more nutritionally healthy lives we do know what won’t work: shame.

• Liar, liar, pants on fire: Children and lying

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  Published on February 6, 2015
  “It wasn’t me, somebody else did it.” That somebody else lives in most households.

• Limiting juice in child care programs

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  Published on July 17, 2017
  The revised CACFP meal patterns limit the amount of juice that can be served to a child in one day at child care centers.

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  Limit children’s exposure to electronics this summer

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  Published on June 15, 2012
  Consider these facts before putting your child in front of the television for summer entertainment.

• Rabies is a viral disease spread when an infected animal scratches or bites another animal or person

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  Published on November 19, 2015
  Learn how to prevent farm animals, pets, and family members from contracting this devastating disease.

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  Raising an active reader

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  Published on January 10, 2013
  Explore suggestions and strategies that will help you mold your child into an active reader.

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  Reading is more than just fundamental - it’s a necessity!

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  Published on February 26, 2015
  Help your child become a success in school and a success in life; read, read, read!

• Recconecting after deployment: Children ages 13-18

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  Published on May 21, 2014
  Learn tips to help children ages 13-18 reconnect with their service member after a deployment.

• Recent events provide renewed opportunities to ensure the safety of American Muslim youth

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  Published on February 2, 2017
  There are several actions adults can take to help Muslim young people feel safe, valued and affirmed

• Recent study correlates child maltreatment with financial struggles

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  Published on August 28, 2012
  Learn more about how the current economy’s financial difficulties can negatively affect family dynamics, safety and well-being.

• Recognizing cultural differences when hosting 4-H international exchange youth

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  Published on July 13, 2012
  Explore how to reach a balance between two cultures in a home with an exchange student.

• Recognizing depression in older adults

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  Published on October 10, 2013
  Family caregivers and friends can help older adults with depression by recognizing the environmental causes and symptoms of depression.

• Relationships: Good, bad and sometimes ugly

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  Published on October 21, 2014
  October is Domestic Violence Awareness month; stop and look at the warning signs.

• Remembering, not reliving, the past: Strategies to talk with children about 9/11

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  Published on September 7, 2012
  September 11, 2001 greatly affected America. As we approach the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist acts, learn strategies to talk to youth in an appropriate way.