May 22, 2023

Officials with the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Healthy Blue are partnering to invest in the mental health and well-being of Kansas youth. Healthy Blue – a collaboration of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Blue KC and Anthem Partnership Holding Company – has pledged $100,000 to the initiative. K-State associate...

Oct 3, 2022

Thousands of Kansas 4-H members will put their hands to larger service – part of the 4-H pledge – the weekend of October 8th and 9th by participating in 48 Hours of 4-H. The goal is to challenge 4-H members in every Extension unit to be service-minded leaders and to make an impact in Kansas and their community....

Sep 6, 2021

A 2020 survey commissioned by the National 4-H Council found more than 66% of the teens surveyed believed the COVID experience would have a lasting impact. Unfortunately, it looks like they may have been right. K-State Research and Extension youth development specialist Elaine Johannes and James Roberson, vice president...

Jun 7, 2021

Studies suggest that combining warmth and sensitivity with clear behavioral expectations produces better-adjusted children. A group of K-State Research and Extension agents in the state are offering a program that helps parents and children develop successful relationships. Deb Andres, a family and consumer sciences...

Mar 15, 2021

The facts regarding social media use by children are sobering. According to the Kansas Attorney Generals’ Office, 2 in 5 teens say they tell their parents very little about what they do or where they go online. In addition, 1 in 5 say they have received a sexual solicitation online. After hearing a presentation by the...