by Tiffany Austin, Courier & Press, June 16, 2015 – When it comes to summer fun, many parents find themselves searching for things that will keep their children happy, busy and interested. Good news! There are plenty of enjoyable and inexpensive activities out there. Here are some ideas to help parents start an interest list […]
By Parri O. Black, Courier & Press, June 10, 2015 – Sadly, in nearly every high school, there are invisible kids sitting in classrooms and wandering the halls. In the magical world of super heroes, invisibility is a powerful weapon, but in the real world of everyday teens, it’s often an unperceived sign of trouble. […]
by Callie Sanders, Courier & Press, June 2, 2015 – Youth First uses the “Why Try” program in area schools to teach resiliency, respect for self and others, and everyday success. Many of the lessons from this program can be carried forward and applied to daily living. Students receive knowledge and tools that will help […]
By Valorie Dassel, Courier & Press, May 26, 2015 – Tomorrow is the day! No more lounging on the couch for me. I am going to start exercising. My schedule will be more relaxed in the summer with the kids being out of school. Since I will be eating healthy tomorrow, I’m going to thoroughly […]
by Amy Steele, Courier & Press, May 22, 2015 – Parenting is our greatest gift, our greatest joy, and at times, our greatest source of stress. The list of things we want to instill and impart to our children is endless. We want our children to have a strong moral compass, friends, education, skills, a […]
By Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden, Courier & Press, May 12, 2015 – Webster’s dictionary defines stress as “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.” Stress affects all living beings, and parents seem to have more stress than they can handle at times. Whether you […]
By Steve Holzmeyer, Courier & Press, May 5, 2015 – At the conclusion of this year’s NCAA championship game, most of the focus was on the winning Duke team and their jubilation, but we also saw the sad faces of the Wisconsin players as they suffered from “the agony of defeat.” Life is like that. […]
By Davi Stein-Kiley, Courier & Press, April 28, 2015 – Ronny was 14 years old when he and his mother appeared at my door. His mother described an incident that had occurred while Ronny was in the dressing room of a gym. An older man had exposed himself to Ronny. Ronny was “freaked out” and […]
By Margery Gianopoulos, Courier & Press, April 21, 2015 – Is your college student thinking about studying abroad? My daughter left in January to study in Greece for the spring semester. From the very beginning her dad and I were very supportive. We knew what a great experience it would be and loved the idea that […]
Don Mattingly Award winners and finalists were announced at our Passport to Adventure Auction at St. Mary’s Manor on April 9, 2015. Congratulations to these outstanding young people, who have exhibited the character traits Don Mattingly possesses. Strong Work Ethic Commitment to Self-Improvement Ability to Overcome Adversity Positive, Winning Attitude Commitment to Help Others Succeed […]