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, 2022
- 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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Nicole Young
- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
Showing Love In Many Languages
Read about children's "love languages" “Back in the day” (before COVID-19, when I had to drive places), I used to see an older couple...
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Nicole Young
- Jan 1, 2021
- 4 min
Positive Parenting is Vital to Well-being
Dear parents, foster parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, and other adults raising children and teens: we’re celebrating YOU in...
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Nicole Young
- Apr 1, 2018
- 3 min
30 Ways To Praise
In my line of work, I often hear people describe two communication patterns they’ve noticed in the workplace: 1) they have a hard time...
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Nicole Young
- Mar 4, 2018
- 4 min
Promoting Self-Discipline in Teens
My oldest child is about to turn 18. Soon, he’ll leave our home and continue his own journey into adulthood. I can hardly believe it....
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Nicole Young
- Nov 30, 2016
- 4 min
Your Presence Is The Best Present
My teenage daughter sometimes leaves me sweet notes on the whiteboard in my home office. She recently wrote, “Thank you for making time...
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Nicole Young
- Oct 31, 2016
- 4 min
Gearing Up For The Holidays
I love this time of the year. The holidays we celebrate serve as an important reminder to be thankful for what we have – including each...
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Nicole Young
- Oct 31, 2015
- 4 min
Ready, Set, Back to School!
The start of a new school year is both an exciting and hectic time in my family. My kids look forward to reuniting with friends and...
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Nicole Young
- Oct 1, 2015
- 4 min
Raising Teens: Hovering or Guiding?
My teenage son recently announced he’d read an article on “helicopter parents” for his English class. This was stated while negotiating...
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