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Start The Tough Conversations Young: Talking About Suicide Can Save Children’s Lives
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW, Clinical Director at Teen Lifeline Parents of school aged children often ask at what age they should start talking with their kids about mental health and suicide. The answer is: much younger than most parents probably realize. Children as young...
The Gift of Cultivating Gratitude
Byline: Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director You’ve been reminding your child to say “thanks” since they learned to talk, and you likely beamed with pride the first time they offered a genuine “thank you” without prompting. As your child grows, moving from...
Embracing a Spirit of Giving: 5 Acts of Service for Families
By Mary Ann Blair The holidays are a magical time for kids. Between the parties, decorations, treats, and gifts galore, who can blame a child for feeling excited about this special time of year? As parents, we understand this excitement, but we also want our children...
A Pratt Family Christmas
How two brothers turned home decorating into the biggest Christmas celebration in Arizona By Nora Heston Tarte If you are from Arizona then you are likely familiar with longtime Hall of Fame media personality Dave Pratt, who now owns and operates Star Worldwide...
Give the Gift of Presence This Holiday Season
Byline: Nikki Kontz, Teen Lifeline Clinical Director This holiday season, presence – not presents – could be one of the best ways to connect with your child. Strong, positive relationships and a sense of connectedness with friends, family and even the community are...
