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Digital Well-being for Young People and How You Can Help
Published on: October 1, 2020

Digital Well-being for Young People and How You Can Help

Digital well-being is becoming more important each day. Young people use the internet for everything. Connecting with friends on social media, playing games, watching videos, even attending virtual classes. Being...
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What Makes for Great Youth Workers
Published on: June 30, 2020

What Makes for Great Youth Workers

As a youth worker and now as executive director of YIPA, I have met many great youth workers. I have often wondered how these folks became great. Why are some...
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Quality Youth Work Includes a Passion for Service
Published on: June 3, 2020

Quality Youth Work Includes a Passion for Service

Quality youth work requires that we build and sustain a passion for serving young people. The need for technical training such as mental health basics, trauma informed care, and the...
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