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May 2011
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 The Teen Discipline Tightrope
A parental balancing act
Disciplining your teen can be tricky and daunting at times. No doubt, it's one of the hardest struggles that parents face. The art of discipline requires equal measures of parental judgment and common sense. For tips to help you find your balance click here.
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 In the News
Important news you want to know
Synthetic Cocaine Banned--Washington State has issued a rare emergency ban on a popular drug among youth called "bath salts" after an alarming increase of reports to poison control. This drug mimics cocaine or meth, has serious side effects, and has been been readily available in mini-marts and smokeshops. Because it's been sold openly, people mistakenly think it's safe, though it's clearly labled not for human consmption. For more information, click here.
Violent Video Games May Hinder Development of Empathy--A recent study, warns that video game violence may desensitize perceptions of violence and hinder moral development in children between the ages of 7 to 15. For the full article, click here.
Kids Lured to Smoking in New Ways--Flavored tobacco and electronic cigarettes are two new trends appealing to local youth. The attractiveness of these substances may be contributing to the fact that teen smoking has stopped decreasing. Use of flavored tabacco can lead to nicotine addiction and eventually the use of conventional tobacco products. For more information, click here.
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Invest in Youth Breafast a Huge Success
Approximately $455,000 Raised
On behalf of the kids & families YES serves, we want to thank our giving community for their generosity and support at the annual Invest in Youth breakfast! We raised approximately $455,000, more than ever before! The breakfast featured two YES clients and UW Husky Men's Basketball Coach, Lorenzo Romar, who shared their stories of triumph. All money raised benefits the YES Lifeline Fund, which supports uncompensated care as well as underfunded prevention programs. For the full release click here.
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 Overcoming Domestic Violence
Shari shares her story
Shari is the proud single-parent of three wonderful sons, has a beautiful apartment in a safe neighborhood, a great job and has established community roots. However, her life was not always this way. As she shared her story at the YES Invest in Youth Breakfast, many guests were inspired by her journey from tragedy to triumph.
Not long into her marriage, Shari's husband became addicted to drugs and alcohol and was emotionally and financially abusive. At the same time, her oldest son was beginning to spiral out of control, her mother and father passed away and the family faced homelessness.
In late 2003, after a series of unmanageable and draining events, she sought out the help of YES and began a two year journey of healing. While receiving treatment, her oldest son attempted suicide and she experienced an emotional breakdown. Yet, thanks to intensive therapy at YES, today Shari and her boys are survivors with a bright future.
Through YES and our partners, Shari was able to receive the help and support her family needed. To make a donation to the Lifeline Fund click here. |
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I'm amazed at the constant support of our giving community. As the speakers at our Invest in Youth Breakfast shared their moving stories, we were inspired to join together and bring hope and healing to those who need it most.
Every day, YES helps people from all walks of life. Some are kids who come in on their own because of drug use or problems at home. Some are parents at their wit's end. Some have good insurance and some have no insurance and few resources to cover the cost of care. Fortunately, thanks to generous donors, everyone gets the help they need, regardless of ability to pay.
If you couldn't make it to the breakfast, you can still have an impact on the lives of kids and families--just click here and give online! Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference and those of $500 and more will be matched dollar-for-dollar through May 15.
Sincerely,
Patti Skelton-McGougan
Executive Director
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