by Leah Langby | Dec 10, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image from PixabayMany of you have heard of (or even attended workshops about) Adverse Childhood Experiences and the effects of toxic stress on the long-term physical and mental health of people who experience it as children. If you don’t know what this...
by Leah Langby | Apr 24, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Photo credit: PixabayCheck out this free community event–I know the presenters and they are smart and thoughtful! I hope you’ll consider joining me at this event:Focus on Youth Mental Health: A Free Community EventThursday, May 3, 6-7:30...
by Leah Langby | Mar 30, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Okay, that is a dorky title. We all know there are great opportunities for learning at the library, I certainly don’t need to sell you on that! But I wanted to draw your attention to a few programs that will be held at the L.E. Phillips Memorial...
by Leah Langby | May 24, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
photo from PixabayI just listened to a webinar with Dr. Sara Langworthy through Early Childhood Investigations, about Adverse Childhood Experiences, and how to act as a factor to help with resilience for kids who are experiencing toxic stress and trauma. In the...
by Leah Langby | Feb 23, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
It’s hard to find a photo to go with this topic. Snuggling cats just make me feel better.Many of us have learned about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how the toxic stress encountered in childhood can affect people mentally and physically for the rest...