Teens Archives - Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Engaging With Closed-Off Kids & Teens

31July2026Alexis SanteeConversation, Engage, Kids, Teens, training

Having difficult conversations is challenging, but if they’re handled well, it can bring you closer with your children. Being a caretaker means setting the tone that your kids can come to you with anything they want to talk to you about. Talking about tough subjects helps strengthen your child’s ability to solve problems, communicate well

Promoting Positive Mental Health in K-12 Students

31July2026Alexis SanteeGrowth, Kids, Learning, Mental Health, Students, Teens, training

There’s no question that teachers and faculty members at elementary, middle, and high schools play critical roles in the educational growth of the students in their care. Through their work, they have the power to impart knowledge, foster a love of learning, and help shape future careers. It’s becoming increasingly clear, though, that these school

Anxiety in the Classroom: Educators and Health Care Professionals Must Work Together

31July2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, children, Professionals, School, Teens

For kids and teens living with anxiety and OCD, the idea of going to school or being in a classroom can present challenges. Firpo-Perretti and Stark explore how teachers, parents, and health care professionals can work together to create safe spaces for anxious students. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary

A View from the Bench – Advocating for Older Youth

22June2026Alexis SanteeAdvocate, Insight, Judge, Teens, training, Youth

A View from the Bench – Advocating for Older Youth, featuring insights from the judicial perspective on the unique needs and challenges faced by older youth involved in the child welfare system. Learn how CASA volunteers and other advocates can support teens and young adults as they prepare for independence, navigate transitions, and work toward

Online Safety for Parents, Guardians, and the Community

22June2026Alexis SanteeAge Appropriate, Missing Children, Online Safety, Parents, Teens, training

Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers, and those who care about kids to engage in regular, age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks, and what to do if something happens online. The training includes resources and information from The National

Sign in Embracing Uncertainty: How to Support Anxious Teens in Developing Resilience in Stressful Times

28May2026Alexis SanteeAnxiety, Resilience, Stress, Support, Teens

Attempting to navigate these stressful times can be a strenuous endeavor families face. This webinar will focus on the effects of our current times and the resulting role that anxiety can play in the family. Parents will learn how to support teenagers through adaptive open communication skills. Plus, how resiliency in the home can be

Understanding ADHD in Kids & Teens

28May2026Alexis SanteeADHD, Behavior, Disorder, Kids, Teens

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in kids and teens. However, it can also affect adults if left undiagnosed or unaddressed. It can have an impact on the emotions and behaviors of children, and it can affect their ability to learn new things. Often children with ADHD are portrayed

Building Confidence in Kids & Teens

28May2026Alexis SanteeAdvocates, Confidence, Kids, skills, Teens

We all want to help our kids in every stage of life, whether it’s cutting up food for a toddler or helping a teen navigate college applications. At certain ages, though, children and adolescents should feel confident in their abilities to do some things for themselves. That’s confidence and self-reliance at their core. What skillsets

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