Category Archives: Internet and Technology

Love is in the Air: Don’t be a Jerk

Posted on January 26, 2017 by ginapercival1

Authored by: Ricky Vigil, Afterschool Program Coordinator, Cyprus High School In my Afterschool Program, we go through a series of fads everywhere. One week the kids might be really into Uno, the next week they might crochet 3 or 4 … Continue reading →

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Is teen Sexting a problem?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by ginapercival1

Authored by: Janae Briggs, Prevention Case Manager If you listen to the media, Teen Sexting is a full blown epidemic and it is happening with all teens. Since most teens have cell phones, computers and many other forms of media … Continue reading →

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Parenting and Media Use

Posted on January 10, 2017 by ginapercival1

Authored by: Anne Schmidt, Prevention/Outreach Case Management Supervisor One of the primary concerns that many parents have is how much “screen time” their children use. Children of all ages spend lots of time in front of screens: television, phones, computers, … Continue reading →

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Coping with School Stress

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Carol Hendrycks

Authored by Kent Larsen, Therapist/Counseling Services As we approach the starting of school many of our children and teens have mixed emotions as being in school adds a lot of stress that didn’t exist in the same way during the … Continue reading →

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Teens and Social Media Apps – What Parents Need To Know

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Carol Hendrycks

Authored by Anne Schmidt, Youth Services Outreach and Prevention Supervisor Any parent of a teen will tell you that most of the teen’s waking hours are spent on their phones. Phones and social media seem to be the primary way … Continue reading →

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Dating Violence Prevention

Posted on February 18, 2016 by mvaranakis

By Janae Briggs, Youth Services Prevention and Outreach Case Manager Since February is the month of Love, it is a good reminder to re-educate ourselves on the dangers and prevalence of dating violence. If you have a healthy relationship, you can … Continue reading →

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SpyHop Teams Up with Youth Services Afterschool Program

Posted on February 11, 2016 by mvaranakis

By Ricky Vigil, Youth Services Afterschool Program Coordinator In our Afterschool Programs, one of our primary goals is giving our kids the tools they need to succeed. We try to instill a strong work ethic, a value of teamwork and … Continue reading →

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Comcast Contributes $20K to Salt Lake County Youth Services

Posted on February 5, 2016 by mvaranakis

By Mike Varanakis, Youth Services Public Information Officer Salt Lake County Youth Services and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake announced new STEM initiatives available to Salt Lake valley youth on February 3rd. These new resources are … Continue reading →

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Youth and Families Making New Year’s Resolutions – Happy 2016!

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Carol Hendrycks

Authored by Chris Bereshnyi, Crisis Counselor and Carol Hendrycks, Communications Manager For adults, making a resolution for your self should focus on self-discipline and is critical in making change, focused and deliberate. For some people it inspires hope for a … Continue reading →

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Online Educational and Enriching Winter Season Activities

Posted on January 9, 2016 by mvaranakis

By Ricky Vigil, Youth Services Afterschool Program Coordinator It seems like forever since the school year kicked off in late August and youth involved in the Afterschool Programs at Youth Services have been waiting for winter. While the change of … Continue reading →