Youth Issues
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May 4, 2020
By Emily Carlberg Over the past few weeks, we have heard from many of you how stressful managing school with your child has been. We wanted […]
March 27, 2020
By Marianne Beyersdorf Have mandated breaks from work, community sports, and other commitments left you with more free time than usual? Parents often report they are […]
January 10, 2020
By Drew Dyrssen I’m going to ask you to do something—something that I do with every single client that walks through my door. Don’t worry; it’s […]
August 1, 2019
By Travis Mord Tobacco use by teenagers has become an increasing concern in recent years. Innovations in the tobacco industry have evolved to target teens for […]
May 8, 2019
By Katelyn Bolte, LPCC As the temperatures slowly rise in the Midwest and the school year draws to an end, children and parents alike are anticipating […]
February 27, 2019
By Dr. Joshua Mears One of the most common concerns that I hear in the counseling office when meeting with teens and their parents is the […]
February 5, 2019
By Laura Reinke Parenting is tough. And no matter how many books you read, or parenting workshops you attend, you’re going to make mistakes. We are […]
December 10, 2018
By Laura Reinke With New Year’s around the corner, most of the country is resolving to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, quit drinking, or finally […]
September 6, 2018
By Julie Educate Now that Labor Day has come and gone, most students are back to school or will start soon. Let’s talk about some school […]
July 20, 2018
By Julie Educate, MS, LPC The 4th of July flew by in a blink of an eye! Now, school supplies are hitting the shelves in all […]
May 21, 2018
Heather Wegner It’s that time of year. For the kids, it couldn’t be more exciting! School’s out! Summer is here! No worries! No stress! Just fun! […]
April 12, 2018
Heather Wegner Let’s spend a few minutes talking about the effects of trauma on the brains of children. Many of us know that our experiences shape […]
February 5, 2017
Whitney Donovan Long, lazy days. No schedule, no commitments. Endless free time. Is this how you envision summer? I would imagine such a carefree picture is […]
September 26, 2016
Megan Demianiuk, LMFT Feeling cooped up? Do the winter chills, sniffles, sneezes, and scratchy throats have you feeling down and maybe a little irritable? Well, if you’re […]
June 25, 2016
Sheryl Crowling 1 Timothy 6:6-8: Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But […]
February 5, 2016
Whitney Donovan Parents, does this conversation sound familiar? “Remember, you’re picking Johnny up from baseball practice while I take Suzy to her art class. Don’t be […]
January 24, 2016
Jeremy Long Summer is here! School is over, and the kids are home. Let that last part sink in: the kids are home. Children are a tremendous blessing […]
September 23, 2015
Brandon Hayes ’Tis the season…for the release of the latest and greatest video games for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. There is little doubt that video games […]