by beanstalk | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
National Suicide Prevention Week – September 5 – 11, 2016 According to Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide (CHADS) Coalition, more children die from suicide in the 15-19 age group than from the top 6 medical causes of death combined....
by beanstalk | Aug 22, 2016 | Blog, Parenting, youth development
As another school year begins, you may have questions about your child’s education and performance in the classroom. Here is a look at IEPs and 504 Plans to help you better understand their purpose and benefits if your child may require intervention. Do you...
by beanstalk | Aug 19, 2016 | Adoption, Blog, Counseling, foster care, mid-missouri office, Parenting, pregnancy services, southeast office, southwest office, youth development, Youth Programs
“Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?” In Hollywood playgrounds, it’s easy to spot the villain, because they’ll be bullying someone who can’t defend themselves. The hero immediately steps in to deliver justice, saying their good guy catchphrase. The hero’s...
by beanstalk | Aug 16, 2016 | Blog, Counseling
Some worrying and anxiety is a normal part of childhood, especially as it relates to specific times in development. Perhaps your young child is afraid of the dark, spiders, or storms. These are common fears that likely do not greatly impact their everyday lives....
by beanstalk | Jul 22, 2016 | Adoption, Blog
What are Open, Closed, Semi-Open and Semi-Closed Adoptions? An open adoption is an adoption where all identifying information is shared between the biological parents and the adoptive family, including last names, addresses, phone numbers and birth dates. It also...
