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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...

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...

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...

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...

Written by Taryn Magrini Yates, 2019, for Preventing Child Abuse Idaho [ Please click here to read the full article. ]

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...