Governor Pence Recognizes Youth First
As he talks about the work of Martin Luther King, Jr., Governor Mike Pence recognizes Youth First as a leader in prevention work: http://www.14news.com/story/30927287/pence-visits-evansville-to-honor-mlk-jr
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Support For Grieving Children
By Davi Stein-Kiley, Courier & Press, January 11, 2016 – It’s not a secret. Children who lose a loved one often struggle to process the loss, understand death and comprehend the changes that take place in their families as others mourn. While support groups for parents often take the form of monthly meetings, kids need […]
What You Need to Know About Self-Injury
By Mark Luzader, LCSW, Courier & Press, Jan. 5, 2016 – Self-Injury, or “non-suicidal self-injury” (NSSI), is a behavior that has gained some increased awareness in recent years. Despite increased awareness, many still don’t know much about NSSI. So what is NSSI? According to the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Volume 5,” a […]
Self Care Leads to Happiness
By Nichole White, Courier & Press, Dec. 22, 2015 – We live in a busy and demanding world, where it seems like everyday responsibilities and stress are always increasing. Stressors such as working, raising children, caring for elder parents, going to school — not to mention life-changing events such as moving, marrying and divorcing — […]
What Kids Really Need This Holiday Season
By Jana Pritchett, Courier & Press, Dec. 15, 2015 – Christmas is almost here, and kids everywhere are hoping to be on Santa’s good list. Interactive toys such as the Fisher Price BeatBo and the Minions Dancing Stuart are on many kids’ lists as are classics such as Star Wars figurines, Lite Brite and Barbie. […]
Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude
By Ali Langen, Courier & Press, Dec. 8, 2015 – “Count your blessings” is a phrase we hear often, especially around the holidays. But other than when we’re sitting at the table eating our Thanksgiving turkey, how often do we stop to appreciate everything we have been blessed with? When was the last time you […]
Give Kids the Gift of Free Time
By Steve Holzmeyer, Courier & Press, Dec. 1, 2015 – I enjoy listening to an old song by Billy Dean called “Billy the Kid.” It’s a wistful look back at Billy’s childhood, roaming the neighborhood dressed as a cowboy looking for “bad guys.” One of my favorite lines from the song is, “Being late for […]
Teen Suicide – Searching for Answers
By Davi Stein-Kiley, Director of Social Work, Courier & Press, Nov. 24, 2015 – His face was determined, discouraged. He had written a letter saying goodbye to his family, telling them how much he loved them. He had given his dog a hug and said goodbye. He was ready, he said. He had dyed his […]
Coping Skills All Kids Need
By Amy Steele, Courier & Press, Nov. 17, 2015 – There are so many things to teach our kids; sometimes it can be overwhelming. One sure thing in life is that it won’t always be easy. So one of the best things to teach them is how to cope when things are hard or don’t […]
Growing Up Means Giving Back
By Jacob Jewell, College Student Volunteer, Courier & Press, Nov. 10, 2015 – Over the last several months, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to grow up. Mom was right: it’s not always going to be easy. I distinctly remember when she first told me this. I was 14 years old and dismissed […]