by beanstalk | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, pregnancy services
Kayla was referred to LFCS by her mental health counselor. She was 18 and pregnant, living with her mom who also struggles with mental illness. Her boyfriend Matt was trying to finish his senior year of high school. While Kayla and Matt were excited about the...
by beanstalk | Apr 22, 2016 | Blog
Parents, dealing with your little one’s behavior can be challenging at times. Other times, let’s face it, it’s just downright aggravating. Every child is different and as they grow you’ll learn what works for them, but here are a few tips for parents to remember about...
by beanstalk | Apr 8, 2016 | Blog, youth development, Youth Programs
As a parent educator, I consistently work with busy parents who spend most of the day navigating their and their children’s busy schedules. Getting to work each morning can require a 1-2 hour commute via bus or car. Throw in dropping off children at child care,...
by beanstalk | Apr 1, 2016 | Blog, foster care
As foster parents, we have to walk a fine line between being 100% emotionally invested in the kids in our care, but not at all attached to any particular outcome. When I started writing this article, it was titled, “The Dangers of Optimism in Foster Parenting.” As I...
by beanstalk | Mar 25, 2016 | Adoption, Blog
By Meg Roetta, MSW, LMSW Grief and loss is an abstract term that we tend to associate with death. Grief makes us uncomfortable; we can’t fix or make it all better. So our society tries to confine it into steps, into a process and organize it into the perfect box that...
