Caregiving

Caregivers are responsible for assisting others in their daily activities, whether it be a friend, spouse or other family member. Caregiving of others takes place across the lifespan. MSU Extension offers programs about disease self-management which provide valuable information for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions. Additional programs provide information for caregivers of babies, children and teens that promote healthy relationships so that they live, learn and grow in safe environments.

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• Sing out to reduce stress: Using songs to support transitions for young children

  May 7, 2013 | Kittie Butcher | Take a page from the early childhood teacher’s playbook and start singing to help your child move peacefully from one activity to another and reduce stress.

• Tummy time: A workout for your baby

  May 5, 2013 | Kittie Butcher | Start your infant off on an active life with a strategy to build essential physical skills.

• Music in early childhood has a direct link to reading readiness

  May 5, 2013 | Gail Innis | Explore the link between music activities for preschoolers and emerging skills in reading and writing.

• Effective parents do six things

  April 28, 2013 | Suzanne Pish | These six things are the building blocks of being effective parent to a teenager.

• Math matters today, more than ever; it isn’t just about teaching your child to count.

  April 21, 2013 | Gail Innis | Teaching math skills to preschoolers can be accomplished through everyday interaction and play.

• HOT TOPICHealth scams target vulnerable seniors

  April 21, 2013 | Carolyn Penniman | Older adults are vulnerable to scams that promise cures for chronic conditions, these tips will help to avoid becoming a victim.

• Sending messages of love

  April 18, 2013 | Teresa Clark-Jones | Every child (and adult) needs to be reminded often that they are loved and valued.

• Four developmental stages of self-control for children

  April 4, 2013 | Suzanne Pish | Early childhood is one of the ideal times to teach concepts of self-worth, self-control and seeing how our behaviors affect those around us.

• Babies and honey don’t go together

  April 3, 2013 | Jeannie Nichols | Babies and honey are both sweet, but don’t give honey to babies, as infantile botulism is possible when a baby eats honey.

• Communicating effectively with older adults who have dementia

  March 25, 2013 | Linda Cronk | How caregivers can effectively support older adults with dementia through good communication strategies.

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