If there's one thing that this year's COVID-19 crisis has made clear, it's that digital media and technology play a huge role in adolescents' lives. Right now, as schools, peer networks, and communities have been pushed entirely online, the stakes couldn't be higher for creating a digital ecosystem that supports all kids and families. As we […]
Living in a world that’s increasingly unpredictable, today’s kids, especially alternative learners, are more anxious than ever before. Dr. Sharon Saline, veteran psychologist and author of What your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life, and The ADHD Solution Card Deck will discuss how anxiety works […]
Media has a huge impact on how kids perceive themselves and the world around them. And while the movement to challenge stereotypes and make kids' media more inclusive and diverse has been gaining momentum, many children still don't see themselves reflected on-screen. Today, as racial and social injustice in our country reaches a fever pitch, […]
We may not be able to meet in person but we can still work together to do some good! Sign up now for the Zoom meeting by emailing volunteer@allianceforsafekids.org.
Achieving Wellness This Back To School Season: Helping Families Find A Healthy Balance Between School, Work, and Social Life During COVID-19 As children return to school and parents return to work, families are facing unprecedented times that have brought on significant challenges. We will be exploring topics such as the emotional and physical impact stemming […]
We ALL have mental health, just like physical health. Important at every stage of life, mental health affects the way a person thinks, feels, relates to others, and behaves. ASK is thrilled to collaborate with The Youth Mental Health Project by bringing their valuable resources to our community and introducing The Parent Support Network™ – […]
This October, ASK is excited to host our inaugural fundraiser #WalkTheTalk, which is designed to extend resource awareness and help provide financial sustainability for ASK due to the expiration of federal grant funding. In the best interests of the organization’s supporters and volunteers, ASK will now shift to a 100% virtual walk that will be […]
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On October 10th from 10:30AM-12:30PM, ASK will be holding a Pop-Up Walk at the Jefferson Valley Mall to distribute resources and #WalkTheTalk t-shirts. Bring your family and friends to safely walk inside or outside of the mall while continuing to follow all COVID-19 health & safety guidelines. ASK will be setup outside near the entrance of […]
This virtual presentation by Operation Parent will address current trends and misconceptions in body image, eating disorders, and self-esteem among tweens and teens. Register now.
