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It takes a village 

Field Editor Kylene Scott shares a personal reflection on parenting, volunteering and the importance of supporting families and rural communities. Read More

Group of happy high school classmates walking by school corridor together. (Adobe Stock-#200238277 │ LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS)
Home and Family

Tips for parents of teenagers starting high school this fall

Teenager wearing headphones and playing online video games. (Adobe Stock-#478073888 │ stokkete)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Youth

Summer screen time tips for families

A hard-earned dollar 

Family with a kid and dog enjoy great view on mountains while sit together at campsite near the tent. (Adobe Stock-#527219820 │ rh2010)

Tips for family budget conversations, rethinking summer vacations

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Father and son playing online game on mobile phone together while sitting on floor. (Adobe Stock-#553398947 │ Drobot Dean)

Navigate the complex world of modern gaming with smart parenting

  • By Mackenzie Schelling │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Leadership from across The Texas A&M University System joined representatives from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas 4-H to officially open the new Texas 4-H program headquarters. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

New Texas 4-H headquarters opens

Mowing the grass (iStock - stoncelli)

Tips for parents to find summer jobs for teens

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Wyoming 4-H Foundation

Wyoming 4-H Foundation awards $74,000 in stipends

A small group of school-aged children lay in the grass on a sunny summers day as they each read a book. (iStock-#2164505455 │ FatCamera)

Preventing summer learning loss through everyday activities

  • By Maria Calvert │ University of Missouri Extension
Woman traveler with camera enjoying a mountain view. (Adobe Stock-#1205421233 │ torjrtrx)

Arkansas 4-H members test technical, artistic skills in annual photography contest

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture