Healthy Living

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Healthy Kids Grow Here

4-H empowers youth to be healthy in body and mind. This program gives youth the confidence and skills to make healthy decisions that lead to healthy lifestyles. This improves overall well-being, enabling youth to take on life’s challenges and become leaders in their careers, communities, and lives.

Areas of Work

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Mental Wellness

The 4-H Healthy Living Mental Wellness Pathway provides multiple opportunities for participants to explore different areas of mental health.

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Nutrition

The 4-H Healthy Living Nutrition Pathway is for anyone who has an interest in food, cooking or learning about nutrition and how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Outdoor Education

Along the 4-H outdoor education pathway youth will engage in physical activity, develop problem-solving and communication skills, and build a sense of community and a connection to nature.

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Articles

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The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
UNH Professor Kelsey Boucher provides insight on how New Hampshire communities can minimize harm and promote positive social media usage for youth
The Surgeon General's report details risks of harm, the prevalence of excessive media usage, current gaps in knowledge and for the need for policymake... Learn More
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Plant A Row to Help Families Facing Food Insecurity in the Seacoast
Gardeners are encouraged to help fellow community members access healthier food
Plant a Row or Grow a Row initiatives exist in different forms and under various names nationwide. It is an effective and hands-on way to increase the... Learn More
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How Can Parents, Caregivers and Educators Support LGBTQ Youth Mental Health?
LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to die by suicide than their peers
Information regarding LGBTQ youth mental health and why they're four times more likely to die by suicide than their peers. Learn More
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Events

  • Hillsborough County 4-H Family Apple Tasting & Apple Picking Day
    October 7th, 2023
    Hillsborough County 4-H Family Apple Tasting & Apple Picking Day 10:00am - 1:00pm, Come join us for a presentation on the history of Brookdale Farm and the various fruits and vegetables grown on the farm. Learn about the process of growing
  • SAVE THE DATE 4-H Harvest Fest
    November 4th, 2023
    SAVE THE DATE 4-H Harvest Fest 4:00pm - 8:00pm, HALLOWEEN CONTINUES! You have one more chance to secure as much candy as possible and showcase your amazing Halloween costume. Join 4-H for an encore of one of
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