Youth Development

Michigan 4-H Youth Development offers resources to help youth development educators create and engage young people in fun, age-appropriate, experiential learning. 4-H also provides programs designed to help address the critical issues that young people face during out-of-school time.

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• Children and mature caretakers

  June 19, 2013 | Rachel Meyers | Child development can be positively impacted by older caretakers like grandparents.

• Participate already

  June 18, 2013 | Scott Lakin | Creating programs that help youth climb the “ladder of participation.”

• Positive youth development through participatory processes

  June 14, 2013 | Scott Lakin | When youth become active participants in the programs they are a part of they don’t just become more engaged, they benefit from deeper learning and connections.

• Sense of self in young children

  June 14, 2013 | Elizabeth Gutierrez | Help your child build their self-esteem.

• Summertime campfire fun and safety

  June 12, 2013 | Jodi Schulz | Do you think of gardens, grilling and campfires when you hear the word “summer?” Anyone can partake in a campfire whether it is in your backyard or at a campground. Stay safe in the process of building the perfect fire.

• How your child learns colors

  June 11, 2013 | Angela Harris | Identifying colors may take up to three years, but is a necessary skill all infants should learn.

• Building youth with the 5 C’s: Confidence

  June 10, 2013 | Lisa Bottomley | How can adults positively influence youth development? This article explores the second of the 5 C’s of youth development- confidence.

• Let’s hear it for fathers!

  June 10, 2013 | Kittie Butcher | The unique contributions that fathers make to the family can have significant impact on young children.

• Children and lying

  June 10, 2013 | Elizabeth Gutierrez | Parents are a great resource to model how children should act.

• Successful container gardening

  June 7, 2013 | Dixie Sandborn | Containers are a great way to garden or add interest to your garden.

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