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From the Tulsa World: Brainiac Ball Set for June 2

Get your party shoes and thinking caps on. Tulsa’s smartest soiree is less than 3 weeks away!   Click here for the full story.

Expert Shares Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Day

It seems like everyone’s multi-tasking these days. But juggling too much might not be the answer to maximizing your productivity and making the most of your day. Carrie Little, director of education and community relations at Family & Children’s Services, shares her insights.    

Strike a Pose!

Clients of Family & Children’s Services know how to strut their stuff. Several participated in the 9th Annual Mental Health Fashion and Talent Showcase on May 4 at First United Methodist Church. The show gives individuals with mental illness an opportunity to enjoy the spotlight, build self-esteem and confidence, and socialize in a warm and
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Building Villages for Kids in Crisis

  Sometimes, it takes a village. Family & Children’s Services began last month to build villages, so to speak, for a very specific group of children in crisis. The agency’s new Systems of Care Wraparound program helps kids ages 0-12 who have suffered abuse or other traumas and have a mental health or co-occurring disorder.
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Ninth Annual Brainiac Ball Matches Wits and Donations

  A night of trivia, food and fun awaits at the ninth annual Brainiac Ball on June 2, 2012. Known as the “smartest soiree in Tulsa,” Brainiac Ball has a new venue this year – a spacious, air-conditioned tent on the campus of  the Sarah and John Graves Center at Family & Children’s Services, 2325
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Successful Single Parenting

Think you can’t manage raising kids on your own? You’re probably right. Building a strong support network is key to successful single parenting. Carrie Little, director of education and community relations at Family & Children’s Services, shares more details.      

Expert Weighs in on “Bully” – Should Your Kids See the Movie?

After highly publicized struggles with the Motion Picture Association of America, the documentary “Bully” has been released to theaters – including Tulsa screens – with a PG-13 rating. But should your kids see the movie? Family & Children’s Services Education and Community Relations Director Carrie Little weighs in.    

Make Mom Proud with a Gift from the Heart

Forget flowers. This Mother’s Day, Family & Children’s Services is encouraging people to honor special mothers by helping others become great moms, too. Family & Children’s Services is now accepting donations in honor or memory of special mothers and fathers. Honorees will receive a beautifully designed Mother’s or Father’s Day card notifying them of the
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Routines, Communication Keys to Stress Management

Too much stress can be hazardous not just to your outlook – but also to your health! Family & Children’s Services Director of Education and Community Relations Carrie Little has practical ideas for managing stress in your life.    

Love Not Enough To Heal Abused Children

Loving, supportive parents make a huge difference in children’s growth and development. But after abuse, children need expert treatment for the best chance at recovery. See full story here.