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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Mud, Smores, Self-Reflection, and Connection
A partnership between the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire and UNH Extension is working with school districts to get students outside to learn, play, and protect the land.
The University of New Hampshire Extension’s Health & Well-Being and 4-H Youth Development teams have partnered with the Southeast Land Trust (SELT) of... Learn More
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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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