Apr 24, 2018

According to the calendar, there’s more than 90 days between the beginning of spring and the beginning of summer. However, for those with children, it’s actually closer to 60 days because school gets out in late May. That’s why Kansas 4-H family and consumer science program liaison Andrea Feldkamp recommends...

Apr 18, 2018

If you worry about the medical care you’d receive if you became ill and were unable to speak for yourself, a new publication, Advance Health Care Planning in Kansas, has the necessary forms to allow you to state your health care preferences before a health crisis occurs. Advance directives allow you to voice your...

Apr 10, 2018

The Week of the Young Child, April 16th through the 20th, is an annual event hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Daily themes, such as Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday or Work Together Wednesday, provide children an opportunity to learn through everyday activities. K-State Research...

Apr 3, 2018

It’s common to see parents and young children interacting with digital media on smartphones and tablets. But how does the use of these devices impact young children? The answer, according to K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles, depends on whether parents and children are actively...