News Archive

The  2010 Evansville Courier & Press weekly YR column

December 2010

  1. December 28, 2010: Girls relational aggression is a very damaging form of emotional bullying
  2. December 21, 2010: Teach teens financial responsibility
  3. December 14, 2010: Connected youth can feel pressure of online images
  4. December 7, 2010: Make arrangements to ensure children with have a guardian you have chosen

November 2010

  1. November 30, 2010: Family bond time is worth the stress the holidays bring
  2. November 23, 2010: Encouragement, empowerment keys to young women's development
  3. November 16, 2010: Helping needy teaches children what's important
  4. November 9, 2010: Teens need to create their own molds
  5. November 2, 2010: Sharing a love of reading gives child valuable tool

October 2010

  1. October 19, 2010: "Jersey Shore" fascination can offer a teaching moment
  2. October 12, 2010: Youth can be taught healthy television habits
  3. October 5, 2010: Teens need "sparks," a voice, adult involvement to succeed

September 2010

  1. September 28, 2010: Steps for effective decision-making
  2. September 21, 2010: Study shows bullying victims often struggle in classroom
  3. September 14, 2010: Hazing damage extends beyond school, athletics
  4. September 7, 2010: Empty nest syndrome normal reaction
  5. September 7, 2010: YR Program Manager for Teen Advisory Council, Jo Beth Bootz, named as "20 Under 40" Emerging Leaders
  6. September 7, 2010: YR Development Director, Krista Decker, named as "20 Under 40" Emerging Leaders

August 2010

  1. August 31, 2010: Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse among teens on the rise
  2. August 24, 2010: Teens can be taught steps to help them lead successful lives
  3. August 17, 2010: Financial literacy lessons needed early for youths
  4. August 10, 2010: Encourage young to become involved in service to others
  5. August 8, 2010: Teach children importance of philanthropy 8/3/2010
  6. August 4, 2010: YR Executive Director, Ann Burnworth, named as one of nine finalists for ATHENA

July 2010

  1. July 27, 2010: Conflict resolution, mediation training can defuse situations
  2. July 13, 2010: Technology use by parents affects interaction quality
  3. July 6, 2010: Youth development approach favored by policy makers

June 2010

  1. June 29, 2010: Gray areas growth between youth culture's right and wrong
  2. June, 22, 2010: Facebook, PTA partnership aimed at Web safety issues
  3. June 8, 2010 College education advances opportunities for graduates
  4. June 1, 2010 Involved students help hike graduate numbers

May 2010

  1. May 25, 2010 Hindsight yields some advice for graduating seniors
  2. May 18, 2010 Katie Allison Granju's revelation of her son's addiction gets mixed response
  3. May 11, 2010 Mentoring Has Rewards for Youths, Adults
  4. May 4, 2010 Students Struggle With Stress and Anxiety

April 2010

  1. April 27, 2010 Students Need Chance to Be Part of Community
  2. April 20, 2010 Violence By Girls In News, But Is Not Escalating
  3. April 13, 2010 Siblings of Drinking Must Face Own Issues
  4. April 6, 2010 Positive Thinking Can Help Young People Make Right Choices

March 2010

  1. March 30, 2010 Mental Illness Doesn't Deserve Stigma
  2. March 23, 2010 Pressure From Peers Can Have Positive Influence
  3. March 16, 2010: Service sets College Applications Apart
  4. March 2, 2010: Program Gives Youths Purpose

February 2010

  1. February 23, 2010: Young Girls Need Tools to Avoid "Perfect Body" Pitfalls
  2. February 16, 2010: Help Youth Avoid Becoming Victims of Cyberbullying
  3. February 11, 2010: Warm, Fuzzy Charity St. Theresa Seventh-Graders Work to "Make A Difference"
  4. February 9, 2010: YOUTH RESOURCES: Entitlement Culture Gives Youth Unrealistic
  5. February 2, 2010: Teach Tees to Focus on What's Important

January 2010

  1. January 26, 2010: YOUTH RESOURCES: Youth Use Technology to Define Their Lives
  2. January 19, 2010: "Twilight" series offers lessons worth sharing
  3. January 12, 2010: Teaching youth leadership requires three elements
  4. January 5, 2010: Peer mentors can steer students in making choices