Even if you vehemently disagree with someone on an issue, being kind will provide benefits to your overall well-being. Things to consider: Practice a pause before you respond; it will strengthen your resilience. Set boundaries and stick to them. Being firm and clear about what you need is kind. As you engage in difficult interactions, […]
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Compassion Resilience explores ways to maintain a compassionate presence in our interactions within our community including our colleagues, partners, neighbors, families, children, and those we count on to support us. Throughout this program we will explore creating a culture of compassion while maintaining our own well-being. In other words, we will focus on growing our […]
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Kindness comes in many forms. Collaboration is kindness. Forgiveness is kindness. Flexibility is kindness. Acknowledging others’ struggles is kindness. Checking in is kindness. Patience is kindness. Things to consider: Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day: write a note of encouragement, offer to take on an extra task when […]
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4-H SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15TH! Yahoo! and Yippy-I-Aye! Come to the 4-H Summer Camp Hoedown June 27th-30th Cost: $175 Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Please email dana.berger@wisc.edu for more info. Parents of youth in grades 3-8 can visit: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/camp/ to download registration forms. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Current Winnebago County 4-H Volunteers are […]
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With gas prices passing $4.00/gallon in Wisconsin many of us are feeling the pinch at the pump. While many families are still recovering from losing income during the pandemic, the current spikes in prices for gas and food can feel particularly hard to manage right now. Consider trying some of the strategies listed below to […]
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Happy April Fools Day! Did you fool anyone today? 🙂Here are this week’s updates… A huge THANK YOU to all the people that helped at last week’s pizza making! 4-H SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15TH! Yahoo! and Yippy-I-Aye! Come to the 4-H Summer Camp Hoedown June 27th-30th Cost: $175 Financial assistance is available for qualifying […]
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There is so much information, change, and turmoil to process right now – it is a lot to take in, even on a good day. Taking time in the day to just “be” helps us do and feel better. These purposeful pauses make us more present, and when we are present we ae more available […]
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PIZZA MAKING IS IN NEED OF MORE HELPERS THIS WEEKEND! All clubs should be participating in pizza making to make this sale a success (and besides, it’s fun)! Successful pizza sales help subsidize events like summer camp, Fun Day, banquets, scholarships and educational travel. Sign up to help make pizzas at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4ca9ad2cabfc1-spring 4-H SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE […]
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4-H SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31ST! Yahoo! and Yippy-I-Aye! Come to the 4-H Summer Camp Hoedown June 27th-30th Cost: $175 Financial assistance is available for qualifying families. Please email dana.berger@wisc.edu for more info. Parents of youth in grades 3-8 can visit: https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/4h/camp/ to download registration forms. PIZZA MAKING IS IN NEED OF MORE HELPERS! All clubs […]
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Helping Preschoolers Cope with Scary Events We can’t prevent scary events from happening, but we can do our best to know what and how much information our children are being exposed to about the events. Children are often frightened by uncertainty, change, and adult emotional responses. The following tips help children cope during scary times: […]
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