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What is Sarahah?
Published on August 14, 2017
Sarahah is becoming a very popular app, and it’s important for adults working with youth to understand it. -
Positive family communication starts early
Published on August 2, 2017
How to build strong communication skills with your young child. -
Considerations for youth and social networking – Part 6: The role of photo captions
Published on July 28, 2017
Help youth take a critical look at how a photo caption can change the photo’s perception. -
Finding strength in resiliency
Published on July 24, 2017
Learn how to better handle all of life’s changes and challenges. -
Teaching kids how to lose
Published on July 6, 2017
Not everybody wins the game or takes first prize at the county fair, so it's important to teach your kids how to lose. -
Praise versus encouragement: Helping your child have a growth mindset
Published on June 29, 2017
It takes more than specific praise and encouragement to help your child have a growth mindset. -
Mindfulness in the garden
Published on June 26, 2017
Gardening can be a calming and mindful experience. -
Musical.ly: Five things parents and volunteers should know about the app
Published on June 20, 2017
Musical.ly continues to be a very popular app with youth, and it’s important for adults to have a basic understanding of it. -
Understanding different anxiety disorders and symptoms
Published on June 19, 2017
There is more than one type of anxiety. Learn about the different kinds and symptoms. -
Listening is key to effective communication
Published on May 31, 2017
Effective communication takes focus and synchronized body language, tone of voice and words to convey empathy.