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This Free Program Aims To Help Idaho Parents Of Young Children During COVID-19 [Boise State Public Radio]

By Gemma Gaudette, Boise State Public Radio, September 14, 2020 Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of Idaho parents of young children have suddenly found themselves occupying an unexpected role: teacher. This has proven to be challenging for many families, as they also try to juggle other responsibilities related to parenting and/or work. In hopes of helping Idaho parents of young children, the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is hosting a series of three...

ID Conference: Positive Childhood Experiences Promote Good Health (Public News Service)

By Eric Tegethoff, August 31, 2020, PNS. BOISE, Idaho -- This week, practitioners, educators and parents are coming together for the 21st annual Strengthening Families Training Institute conference. The conference, convened by the Idaho Children's Trust Fund , has changed because of COVID-19, going online this year. Dr. Robert Sege, pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center's Floating Hospital for Children, will be this year's keynote speaker, addressing his new framework for preventing child...

Idaho ranks among worst states for childhood trauma. Here’s the path forward (Idaho Statesman)

By Scott McIntosh, December 26, 2019, Idaho Statesman In a study released last month, the CDC concludes that reducing the number of adverse childhood experiences that a child encounters could reduce cases of depression by 44%, or by 21 million cases, reduce heart disease by 1.9 million cases and reduce obesity by 2.5 million cases. Smoking could drop by 33%, heavy drinking by 24% and even unemployment by 15%. Idaho ranks 5th in the country for states with children experiencing three or more...

Local leaders launch 2C Kids Succeed, a push to help children build resiliency against adverse experiences (Idaho Press)

By Emily Lowe, November 20, 2019, Idaho Press NAMPA — When about 70 people met in Nampa Tuesday to learn about a new initiative called 2C Kids Succeed, the word “hope” repeatedly made its way to the forefront of many officials’ comments. Legislators, public officials, law enforcement and community members gathered at the Nampa Civic Center to discuss the initiative, which is hoped to be a catalyst to build healthy and resilient communities for children. The Canyon County initiative looks at...

IPT's 'Resilient Idaho' features Idaho mental health professionals (Idaho Press)

IDAHO PRESS STAFF newsroom@idahopress.com Oct 1, 2019 During Mental Health Awareness Week — Oct. 6-12 — Idaho Public Television will present six nights of programs that celebrate resilience in the face of adversity and trauma, according to a press release. Local production “Resilient Idaho,” a panel discussion hosted by Gemma Gaudette, features local mental health resources presented by Idaho professionals. Programming begins Monday, Oct. 7, with “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the...

Epstein Case Highlights Language Surrounding Child Sexual Abuse [Idaho Public News Service]

By Eric Tegethoff, July 17, 2019 , Public News Service - ID BOISE, Idaho – In the wake of sex-trafficking charges against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, media outlets are taking some heat for how they've described the alleged victims. Dozens of news outlets have used the term "underage women" rather than "girls" despite the fact that some were as young as 14 when the alleged crimes were committed. Roger Sherman, executive director of the Idaho Children's Trust Fund , said this does a...

The Mindful Parent: Rupture and Repair [ICTF website]

Taryn Yates, writes a heartfelt blog about her adventures in parenting two young boys. I am “that” mom. The one who reads all the books on brain development, positive parenting, and raising a kind and empathetic child. I strive to discipline my children using positive reinforcement, unconditional love, and routines. Yes, I have boundaries and my children get told “no” (plenty), but they are offered explanations as well- such as “that’s not a safe choice, I’m worried you’ll get hurt” or “you...

It’s all about fair fun and life skills [Lewiston Tribune]

By Kathy Hedberg, Aug 12, 2019, The Tribune 4-H program’s benefits will be on display, and behind the scenes, at annual Idaho County event GRANGEVILLE — There’s lots to see and do at the Idaho County Fair, but possibly the most important feature is something people don’t see. “The skills that we teach them — not only the bookkeeping and economic side of it, but also life skills, like how to work with other people, on a team, how to be a leader in a club, public speaking skills,” said...

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