by beanstalk | Mar 4, 2019 | Blog, community prevention, youth development, Youth Programs
Shawn is growing up surrounded by crime, violence and poverty. His mom works two jobs to pay rent, utilities, and very few extras. As a single parent, she does her best to be present for her children and to give them a place to call home, but the neighborhood can be...
by beanstalk | Jan 22, 2016 | Blog, Youth Programs
January is National Mentor Month At LFCS, our CALL and CHOICES mentor programs provide this valuable service to many young people throughout St. Louis. Our mentors work with children after school and all day throughout the summer and encourage smart daily behaviors,...
by beanstalk | Dec 21, 2015 | Blog
Countless studies show how important it is for parents to play with their young children. The developmentally positive effects on social skills, physical and emotional regulation, and creativity are seemingly endless. Parents fulfill roles as a teacher and guide as...
by beanstalk | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog
by Albert Thrower, MSW, LMSW If you’re the parent of a child old enough to operate a smartphone or computer, you have probably heard of Minecraft. It’s the third-best-selling video game of all time, and it has become a popular pastime for millions of kids. As a family...
by beanstalk | Sep 25, 2015 | Blog
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family can improve your child’s physical and mental health. The Family Dinner Project is an organization that teaches about the benefits of eating...
