by Jessica Crook | May 5, 2025 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Newsletters, Resources
Parent Question: What should I do if my child calls me names or says they hate me when they’re upset? First of all, take a deep breath. This is really tough. You love your child and want to support them when they’re in distress, but you also want to teach them how to...
by Jessica Crook | Dec 2, 2024 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Newsletters, Resources, Uncategorized
What Is BYS, Anyway? — How Bainbridge Youth Services meets the needs of our youth, wherever they may be at Over the years, I’ve developed dozens of ways to describe what BYS is and does. There’s the prepackaged elevator pitch — “promoting youth mental...
by Jessica Crook | Nov 1, 2024 | Adult Toolbox, Newletter, Resources
By Irv Alpert, BYS Board President Youth mental health is at a critical juncture, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness among adolescents. In this challenging environment, community plays a pivotal role in supporting the emotional well-being of...
