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How to Argue in front of Kids

Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

Issues: adolescents, children, conflict, kids, parenting, teens

It is absolutely okay to argue in front of kids – but within reason and with some boundaries! First, it’s important to understand that if children grow up seeing their parents never argue, then they themselves may become conflict-averse. As we know, you cannot avoid conflict completely, nor is that advisable. So while it may […]

Helping Children Cope with the Threat of Violence

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Issues: adolescents, children, gun violence, kids, mental health, parent, parenting, parents, teens, violence

Written by Hannah Evenson, clinical social work intern It has become clear that gone are the days where we can consider our schools to be the safest space for our children as countless threats of violence seem to happen around the country almost weekly. So what can we do as a community to combat this […]

Preventing Teen Suicide

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Issues: depression, help, parenting, suicide prevention, teens, warning signs

Article by Emmy Crouter, MSW It’s hard to ignore the news coverage of teen suicide in our country and in our state of Colorado. Teen suicide is on the rise, according to multiple studies, with a variety of factors being entertained as contributors. Thankfully teen suicide is preventable and there are many things you can […]