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Catching Up!

Catching Up! I enjoy helping the boys with their Education packets when they need a little extra tutoring.  Sometimes it takes a minute to remember that little step in Geometry from so many, many years ago, but the text helps.  These packets allow the students to work on additional subjects that they need help in and apply towards earning credits for High School.  The Triumph Academy is a great additional…
Triumph Youth Services
December 18, 2012
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Stress

Stress Stress is an interesting subject because we all have it and some stress can be positive and others negative.  The boys at Triumph Youth Services learn about stress in therapy and in the skills they learn to adopt on a daily basis.  As part of his therapy homework, one young man asked to interview me.  I thought he was going to ask about careers and resumes (as that is…
Triumph Youth Services
December 17, 2012
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Engage

Engage! Engage is a great word that brings a sense of action.  It can be a positive force to get youth involved, which is crucial for our future.  The boys at Triumph are no exception.  In fact, they are learning the skills, activities and service to not just be excellent members of the community, but true leaders.  Triumph engages them through daily activity in Dog Training, Seven Habits for Highly…
Triumph Youth Services
December 13, 2012
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Your child needs you to Parent…

Your Child needs you to Parent... ...especially if your teenager is already going down the wrong path. A warm relationship is ideal, but sometimes you must do things your child won't be happy with. Dr. Phil McGraw said  "Remember: you're a parent, not a pal. Your responsibility is to ensure the well-being and safety of your child. Intervening in a dangerous situation (like ones involving drugs, abuse or truancy) might make…
Triumph Youth Services
December 12, 2012
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Service Project

Service Project... My girls wanted to do something for the boys at Triumph.   They decided to teach and help them make personal blankets for their trip to Alaska.  The boys loved it and all participated.  Of course this took patience, time, and did I say patience. The girls wanted them to have something for themselves that they could take back home after they graduated the program.  I believe my…
Triumph Youth Services
December 12, 2012