By Dawn Tedrow, Courier & Press, August 9, 2016 – Cell phones have become a constantly updated, active journal of our lives. They are filled with conversations texted between friends, complete with emojis and acronyms. On social media we post pictures of ourselves — selfies — and tag pictures of friends and family. I can look […]
By Laura Arrick, LCSW, Courier & Press, August 2, 2016 – As a parent of two young girls, I have mixed emotions at the beginning of the school year. It is exciting to get back in a routine and watch their educational growth each day. The physical, educational, and social milestones seem to pass very […]
By Jordan Beach, MSW, Courier & Press, July 26, 2016 – Does your child put things off until the last possible moment? Does he find other things to do when an important task needs to be completed? When a child procrastinates it can be extremely stressful and frustrating for everyone involved. As a parent you […]
Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
By Tiffany Harper, MSW, Courier & Press, July 19, 2016 – Living with and caring for a chronically ill family member is like going for a long run; it is a marathon, not a sprint. It requires a lot of understanding, endurance, energy and empathy. Caring for the chronically ill impacts everyone in the home […]
By Laura Keys, LCSW, Courier & Press, July 12, 2016 – Last week I took my oldest child to freshman orientation at Indiana University. During one of the parent sessions, they asked us to write a letter to be mailed to our child’s dorm a few weeks after classes begin. The idea is to give […]
Tears. Fear. Guilt. “Will my parents find out?” “Who else is going to see this?” They trusted the other person. They thought they wouldn’t get caught. They thought no one else would see it. They didn’t know how to say no without being judged or viewed as “uncool.” As a Youth First Social Worker, I […]
By Dena Embrey, Courier & Press, June 28, 2016 – Whether they are making a quick trip to the grocery store or working during summer or after-school hours, all parents will eventually face the question, “Is my child ready to stay home alone?” Whether they’re alone for 30 minutes or 3 hours, unsupervised children can […]
By Heather Miller, MSW, Courier & Press, June 21, 2016 – “I didn’t think about it.” As a Youth First Social Worker in a middle school, this is a statement I hear multiple times per week. Impulse control and the ability to predict future consequences for present decisions are difficult concepts for the adolescent brain […]
By Lisa Cossey, MSW, Courier & Press, June 14, 2016 – With the Fourth of July around the corner, it is nice to look forward to time with family and friends and participate in ongoing family traditions. A family tradition is something that is recreated, year after year. Every July Fourth, my family hosts a […]