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ZZZs and Teens: A Study of Adolescent Sleep

I see firsthand the incredible pressures and packed schedules our teenagers manage daily, and there is a quiet crisis affecting almost every teen: chronic sleep deprivation. While your children are…

Substance Use in Adolescents

When we talk about youth and substance use, it can feel like a distant worry or something that “others’ children” might face. Reported findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD)…

Raising Gritty Kids in a Soft World

Raising children with resilience and respect in today’s fast-paced world can feel like swimming upstream. Screens offer instant gratification. Chores are often met with resistance. Kids are at risk…

Internet Validation and Youth Well-Being

Is your phone a mirror reflecting who you are, or a scoreboard of how many people approve of you? Online validation has a complex effect on well-being, providing both benefits and significant risks…

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Lee County Youth Council: Empowering Our Future, One Project at a Time

As the new school year approaches, the Lee County Youth Council is gearing up for an impactful year. This dedicated group of high schoolers, including returning active members from last year, isn't…

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Beating Boredom

How many of you parents have been faced with the old “I’m bored, and I can’t find anything to do” routine from your kids? And how many of you have responded to these heart-wrenching laments by…

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Breaking the Scroll: Helping Our Kids Escape the Doom Loop

You’ve likely found yourself doing it, scrolling endlessly through bad news, disasters, and alarming headlines, even when it leaves you feeling worse. This behavior has a name: doomscrolling. While…

Get to Know the Insects! Free insect identification webinar — July 10, 2025, 1–3 P.M., Zoom

Insect Identification Webinar Is Set to Help You Count in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Do you want to help count pollinators during the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, but you don't know if you are looking at a bee, wasp or fly? This is the webinar for you!This free statewide…

Great Southeast Pollinator Census webinar - Aug 14, 2025, 1-3 p.m.

Registration Is Open for the 2025 Knowledge Is Pollinator Power: A Census Pep Rally

We are so excited to be hosting the third annual Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar in 2025! Registration is free and open to the public!This free statewide webinar, part education session and…

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Youth Engagement in Backyard Chicken Projects

On May 7th up to twenty-five enthusiastic young participants from ages five to thirteen will gather to embark on a journey into the world of backyard chicken farming. This initiative, spearheaded by…