Unfortunately, it is easier than ever for kids and teens to bully their peers. In this digital world, bullies can say something harmful without having to see the physical reactions of their victim or visually experience the effects of their words. To understand the injustice more fully, we first have to admit it exists, educate ourselves, and then take actions to prevent and protect the children in our care.
Effects of Cyberbullying on Social Media [& How to Prevent It]
Topics: For Parents, Adolescents/Teens, Behavior, Teachable Moments, Bullying, Child Development
Capital Campaign Cabinet Co-Chairs Honored as Philanthropists of the Year
Robert Rebholtz, Jr., CEO of Agri Beef, and Mark Miller, CEO of Miller Family Holdings —co-chairs of the Idaho Youth Ranch Capital Campaign to Bring Idaho's Kids Home —have been honored by being named 2021 Philanthropist of the Year by the Idaho Nonprofit Center.
Topics: In the News, Resilience
Symptoms of Toxic Stress & Childhood PTSD
Some kinds of stress are good for the body, and some types aren't. Here's everything you need to know about "toxic stress" and the role it plays in childhood PTSD.
Topics: PTSD, Toxic Stress
Take-Home DBT Skills: Emotional Regulation
Topics: For Parents, Adolescents/Teens, Counseling, Child Development, DBT, For Youth
Take-Home DBT Skills: Distress Tolerance
Topics: For Parents, Adolescents/Teens, Counseling, Child Development, DBT, For Youth
Topics: For Parents, Adolescents/Teens, Counseling, Child Development, DBT, For Youth
Mindfulness refers to having an awareness of your present thoughts and feelings. When you are mindful, you are entirely in the moment. Integrating mindfulness into your life can reduce anxiety, depression, and urges to engage in destructive behavior.
Topics: For Parents, Adolescents/Teens, Counseling, Child Development, DBT, For Youth
Topics: For Parents, For Youth
How to Help Your Child or Teen with Life After Divorce
Research shows that between 40-50% of married couples in the United States eventually divorce.1 While divorce can be complicated for everyone in the family, this systemic change is particularly challenging for children.
Topics: For Parents, Families, Family Conflict, Resilience
Topics: For Parents, Teachable Moments, Bullying, Anxiety, For Youth
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