Family & Children’s Services Women in Recovery (WIR) has partnered with 108 Contemporary and artist Consuelo J. Underwood creating “power wands” for her upcoming exhibition “Thread Songs from the Borderlands: A New Borderline.” WIR participants created art with 108|Contemporary staff for the exhibit. In May, they had the opportunity to work directly with a visiting professional artist and have…
A Daddy Hair Salon Male Engagement Event was hosted at Rosa Parks in collaboration with Clary Sage College to provide an opportunity for Dads, and other male role models to learn basic hair care and styles. Clary Sage Instructor began by presenting basic information to families, followed by basic hairstyles. Students then began working with…
Peace Love and Cookies is taking cookies to the streets, adding a cart to Guthrie Green’s Food Truck Wednesdays and local events. Owner Heather Matheson is dedicated to making a difference in the community. Partnering with Family and Children’s Services’ Women in Recovery (WIR) Program, Matheson donates 10% of all sales to WIR. In addition…
This article originally appeared on Child Mind Institute website. Reprinted with permission. What do you do when you’re worried that a child might be feeling suicidal? First and foremost, it’s important that you talk to him about your concerns in a calm, non-accusatory manner. Sometimes when parents are very worried, they end up saying, “Don’t…
This article first appeared in Tulsa Kids Magazine. Q: My 18-year-old daughter has been exposed to the freedom that college living allows. She didn’t come home for fall break, and we all took a vacation away from home over winter break. She is coming home for spring break. It feels like now it’s time to…
