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Young children and the news: How much is too much?
Published on December 12, 2014
Be aware, your children are watching and listening. -
What secrets can you keep?
Published on September 26, 2014
You expect your mentee to confide in you, but sometimes they disclose information that needs to be shared. -
Helping youth feel physically and emotionally safe
Published on June 26, 2013
4-H Youth Development programs strive to develop life skills in youth. In Michigan, volunteers use the 4-H Guiding Principles to help them achieve their goals. This article focuses on 4-H Guiding Principle Two: Youth are physically and emotionally safe. -
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. -
Mentoring – Part 6: Setting boundaries
Published on December 31, 2012
Successful mentoring relationships are linked to positive youth outcomes. Explore tips for setting boundaries with mentees. -
Helping children and youth deal with tragic events
Published on December 15, 2012
After a tragedy, our job as adults is to help children understand the events and manage their responses to it. -
Understanding the nature of boundaries is key to mentor-mentee relationships
Published on April 26, 2012
Setting healthy boundaries in mentoring relationships begins with an understanding of how they work.