Clinton families enjoyed another successful and fun OlymPiC event on Friday night, January 23. Led by EMPOWER from Middletown, Clinton parents and children navigated through challenges and games, producing healthy fits of laughter and joy. Participants balanced tennis balls and balloons, jumped through the jump rope, tried their luck at guessing who was behind a
Every two or three years since 2005, Partners in Community has surveyed the Clinton 7-12 grade students on the Developmental Assets. The Search Institute out of Minnesota has identified 40 research-based, positive qualities that influence young people’s development, helping them become become caring, responsible, and productive adults. PiC has followed the Clinton survey data from
The first official meeting of Pierson REACT was a success! With the help of 8 Morgan REACT members, Pierson REACT learned how the developmental assets can support them in making healthy decisions throughout their adolescence. Everyone made a new friend and is excited for the November meeting! We still have a few spaces open for
Certainly the concept of self esteem in youth has been given a lot of attention in the media, in books and presentations, and in school. There is a push to elevate a child’s esteem through recognizing the good they do, by offering praise, and reinforcing rule following with positive feedback. But why is this important?
