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Many youth safety trainings tell organizations to keep two adults present with any child. The rule is a good one when an organization can staff it, but not many organizations can do that. The rule also breaks down fast for a mentoring program or a…
In my last post, I discussed hope as a way of looking at life, and specifically a trait that we can learn and develop. Today, I want to consider some ways that we can practice that trait, as well as helping our kids be more hopeful…
In my last post, I discussed why we need to let our kids emotionally bounce off us. In this post, I discuss how to do that. Here are some important principles that I have learned for dealing with kids in the moment…
For almost every foster parent or stepparent, there comes a time when a child announces, “I don’t want to be here,” or “I don’t want YOU to be here.” Or the message may not be direct, but a series of subtle slights that add up to the same…
Mental health needs come from a crisis, a trial, or a traumatic experience. But do they always? A more common understanding needs to be that mental health struggles don’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes they look like getting up, going to work, answering emails,…
In the world of youth serving organizations, whether in schools, camps, or community programs, we often witness tense moments between kids. Is it just a spat over a toy, or something more sinister like bullying? As we mark National Bullying Prevention Month in October, it’s…