Ask Nicole: Tips for New Parents
Every year on my kids’ birthdays, I retell the stories of their births and lives as newborns: endless hours of painful contractions,...
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Nicole Young
- Aug 26
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Back to School Mental Health Tips
Nicole M. Young, MSW For some kids, the new school year is an exciting time — seeing old friends, making new ones, showing off cool...
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Nicole Young
- Jul 29
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: COVID Vaccines for Our Youngest Kids
Last month, COVID vaccines were approved for children between 6 months and 5 years of age. For some parents, this was a long-awaited...
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Nicole Young
- Jun 28
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Helping Children with Traumatic Events
This month’s article is a re-run, partly because I’m on vacation, but mostly because the topic is still very relevant. According to the...
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Nicole Young
- May 27
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Tips for Dads Adjusting After COVID
My oldest child recently graduated from college. I’m grateful he experienced his graduation ceremony in person, but it was surreal to be...
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Nicole Young
- Apr 28
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Moms: Your Mental Health Matters!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s also the time of year when we celebrate our mothers, grandmas, aunties, and other mother...
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Nicole Young
- Mar 30
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: (M)asking for a Friend
The California Department of Public Health recently changed its guidance on masks in school settings from “required” to “strongly...
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Nicole Young
- Mar 1
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Healthy Screen Time Habits
When I was young, my family had one TV but no video games, Beta Max player, or VCR. When we weren’t doing chores, my siblings and I spent...
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Nicole Young
- Jan 28
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Everyday Acts of Love
Almost every Saturday morning, my husband cooks breakfast for both of us. He serves me first, bringing a plate (and often a coffee...
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Nicole Young
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Stress-busters for Positive Parenting Awareness Month
Are you a parent or other caregiver who’s raising children and teens? If so, it’s that time of year to celebrate YOU! The County Board of...
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Nicole Young
- Nov 30, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Supporting Mental Wellness
I’m grateful for the little moments that start to feel like pre-pandemic life. Before 2020, I never thought that going to a grocery store...
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Nicole Young
- Oct 29, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Preparing for the Holidays
I love this time of year. The cool air (and even some rain!) makes me want to stay in my pajamas all day, cook, bake, listen to music,...
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Nicole Young
- Sep 29, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: When Violence Happens at School
Our community is still grappling with the tragic, violent death of a high school student on campus. It’s been weeks since it happened and...
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Nicole Young
- Sep 1, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Support Emotional Well-being
The new school year is here, along with a bundle of messy, complicated feelings. Many kids (and their exhausted parents) are excited...
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Nicole Young
- Aug 2, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Preparing for the New School Year
By Nicole M. Young, MSW The back-to-school routine is going to be bittersweet for me this year. I’m excited for my kids, who will...
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Nicole Young
- Jun 30, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Tips for Leaving Kids Home Alone
Read tips for preparing your kids to stay home alone.
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Nicole Young
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Celebrate Dads and Father-figures
This Mother’s Day, my kids gave me the best gift ever: their time and attention. Yes, I love the beautiful ceramic pitcher from my...
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Nicole Young
- Apr 30, 2021
- 4 min
Ask Nicole: Self-care is Essential
I’ve been a mother for 21 years, which is hard to believe. Although my kids are still at the center of my heart and mind, my daily...
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Nicole Young
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
Creating Positive Childhood Experiences
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, which makes me pause to think about all the hardships and trauma children and families have...
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Nicole Young
- Feb 27, 2021
- 4 min
Balancing Work and Family During a Pandemic
Read tips for finding a balance between work time and family time I’ve been working from home for nearly 20 years, so when COVID-19...
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