Helping Your Child Tell Their Story: Tips for Parents
Writing fosters verbal intelligence, enabling young people to understand better and use language effectively. Through creative writing, children enhance …
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I attended a workshop offered by NC State during one of our annual Extension conferences that stirred my thoughts. …
Showcasing Community Talents, From the Past to the Present
September begins tomorrow! I love this month because it means cooler weather, outdoor living, college football, and the Lee …
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
We have all heard children tell us what they want to be. I kept a running list of my …
The Role of Outdoor Experiences in Adolescent Development
Parents often find their adolescents glued to screens, immersed in virtual experiences rather than venturing into the great outdoors. …
Youth Engagement in Backyard Chicken Projects
Last Tuesday, twenty-two enthusiastic young participants from ages five to thirteen gathered to embark on a journey into the …
Public Speaking: Start Early and Practice Often
For many years, 4-H has encouraged millions of youths worldwide to become proficient at public speaking. This communication skill …
Protect Our Children: Substance Abuse
The North Carolina Attorney General has declared a youth mental health crisis due to the increase in depression, anxiety, …
Protect our Children: Online Safety
The North Carolina Attorney General has declared a youth mental health crisis due to the increase in depression, anxiety, …
Protect Our Children: Safe Gun Storage
The surgeon general of NC has declared a youth mental health crisis due to the increase in depression, anxiety, …
A Homemade Christmas
Welcome to Advent, one of my favorite seasons. All my senses are stimulated while enjoying this time of the …
Stay on the Road to Well-Being
There are many challenges facing families with children these days, specifically when a parent finds him or herself parenting …