by beanstalk | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
With the holidays quickly approaching, there has never been a better time to begin to practice self-care. Self-care is a preventative measure that helps individuals deal with daily life stressors before becoming overwhelmed. It is useful to think of self-care as a...
by beanstalk | Oct 7, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting, youth development, Youth Programs
What do your kids do after school each day? More than 26 percent of school-age children are on their own after school, according to the Afterschool Alliance. The hours between 3-6pm are reported as the peak times for juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs,...
by beanstalk | Sep 30, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
By Glenna Weis, PhD & Peter Jaberg, PhD Childhood obesity is a national problem as illustrated by 9 million children who were overweight as of 2010. Although there are many associated physical ailments, emotional aspects are often overlooked. Further...
by beanstalk | Sep 21, 2016 | Blog, foster care, Parenting
It’s important that anyone interested in becoming a foster parent understand their role. Remember My Story: Removed Part 2 provides a great example of what it means to be a foster parent and the impact you can have on a child in your care. Want to help...
by beanstalk | Sep 18, 2016 | Blog, foster care, Parenting
ReMoved tells the story of a young girl as she navigates her way through the foster care system after being removed from her home and separated from her younger brother. Intended as a training tool for those working in foster care or those interested in becoming...
