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The growing popularity of oral nicotine pouches and what it means for youth

Published on December 18, 2025
Not a new concept, just reinvented.
Winter safety tips for kids

Published on December 18, 2025
Tips to keep your children safe during winter play and outdoor activities.
MSU Extension awarded expanded second-year funding to grow youth seat belt safety initiative

Published on December 11, 2025
The new award highlights both the program’s demonstrated effectiveness and the critical statewide need for enhanced youth traffic safety education.
Michigan youth to gain life skills at 4-H Winterfest

Published on November 13, 2025
Youth ages 8-12 years-old can learn important life skills at 4-H Winterfest.
Eyes on the road: Building safe driving habits for Michigan youth

Published on October 6, 2025
Facts about teens and distracted driving everyone should know.
Small moments, big impact: Self-care strategies for teachers during the school day

Published on October 2, 2025
Simple reset strategies to help K-12 educators protect their wellbeing during the school day.
National Center for School Safety supports MSU Extension in exceeding grant goals as they strive to STOP school violence – Part 2

Published on September 25, 2025
Learn more about the National Center for School Safety and their resources designed to improve safety outcomes.
National Center for School Safety supports MSU Extension in exceeding grant goals as they strive to STOP school violence – Part 1

Published on September 24, 2025
For the past three years, MSU Extension has offered mental health training in 16 different school districts across the state, thanks to a Bringing Mental Health First Aid to Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence grant.
Michigan 4-H and MSU Admissions professionals team up to help young people plan their futures

Published on August 29, 2025
A unique collaboration between MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development and the MSU Office of Admissions aims to help Gen Z and Generation Alpha get excited about their futures by providing a deeper understanding of post-secondary options.
Why are 4-H Cloverbuds unique?

Published on August 28, 2025
Young people ages 5 – 7 experience 4-H in a non-competitive environment that fosters skill development, safety and cooperation.