Families Articles
Tenth Annual 4-H Foundation Trail Ride Oct. 11-12 near Halsey
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The 10th annual 4-H Foundation Trail Ride Oct. 11-12 at the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey offers Nebraska horse riders a fun-filled weekend.
Outside Play Helps Children Learn and Grow
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Play is an essential activity of children. Research shows that nature play provides opportunities for creativity, expression, social interaction and imagination and improves cognitive functioning, critical thinking and self-esteem. However, with television, computers, video games, organized activities and continuous fears of "stranger danger," kids spend most of their time indoors. Recent studies have linked an increase in childhood obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms and childhood depression to this phenomenon and shown that time in nature can actually relieve some of these symptoms.
Urban Designer to Discuss Value of Natural Play Spaces
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LINCOLN, Neb. — To really hold a child's attention, urban designer Robin Moore recommends keeping it simple: "Dirt, water, plants and small animals attract and hold children's attention for hours, days, even a lifetime."
Nebraska State Fair Offers Up Technology, Food and Fun
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LINCOLN, Neb. — See the 4-H Fashion Show on Husker Vision, learn how spiders communicate up close and personal on video or sample Nebraska-made foods from around the state.
Save Money During Back-to-School Season
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LINCOLN, Neb. — As food and gas prices climb ever higher, students must be ever more conscious of how to spend their money wisely as they start the college school year.
4-H After-School Program Nurtures Youth, Learning
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LINCOLN, Neb. — After only one year, 4-H after-school programs in Nebraska are showing results, said Tracy J. Behnken, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator in Dodge County.
Eleven-year-old Enthusiastic about 4-H
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Noah Spagnotti participates in plenty of activities as a member of Nance County 4-H clubs The Westerners and Hot Shots.