Issue 6

Tennessee 4-H Junior High Academic Conference

2021 Academic Conference was a HUGE success! This event went on the road across the state last week at four institutions with over 120 6-8th grade 4-H members participating in the one day events. Subject Matter Experts from a range of project areas at each location held four 45 minute sessions with the 4-H’ers at each campus.

Self-Care Tips for Heart Health

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, but there’s a lot you can do to prevent it.
Taking time to care for your heart can be challenging as you go about daily life. But it’s easier than you
think to show your heart the love it deserves each day. Small acts of self-care, like taking walks, getting
quality sleep, and cooking healthy meals, help your heart. Research shows that self-care can help you
keep your blood pressure in a healthy range and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Boks Kids Weekly Challenge

Listening skills are a key component of good leadership. This week we challenge you to LISTEN toyour friends and family. Take one hour each day where you just listen to what other people aresaying. Don’t offer up any information other than to listen. See what new things you can learn. If you talk, it should be about the person you are talking to. Ready for more of a challenge? Try this for a WHOLE day!