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Feature Story Jennifer Balink, executive director of Kindred Place, said she and the staff are ‘ecstatic” to continue the work of ACE Awareness Foundation and its Universal Parenting Places. (Submitted). Kids and Education

Q & A: Jennifer Balink talks trauma, healing, and a new journey for Memphis-based Kindred Place

Erica Horton & Cole BradleyWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story Brijin Shelton and son Xavier Shelton show off the artwork they made together as part of the Gestalt Community Schools' Known, Loved, and Educated self-care and wellness program. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Gestalt Community Schools pilot program aims to help parents cope with pandemic-related stress

Erica HortonWednesday, March 3, 2021
Feature Story Youth Villages' operations center in Memphis, Tennessee. (Youth Villages) Kids and Education

Youth Villages harnesses 75 years of experience with recent staff promotions

Sarah RushakoffWednesday, February 24, 2021
Feature Story Kevin McCoy Kids and Education

How has chaos at the Capitol hit kids in Memphis?

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Feature Story A parent and child make music in a drum circle at the Knowledge Question Universal Parenting Place in South Memphis. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

In a traumatizing year, this South Memphis trauma support program is in jeopardy

Erica HortonMonday, February 1, 2021
Feature Story (Forever Ready Productions) Kids and Education

60-second video series is helping parents find some peace in the pandemic

Cole BradleyThursday, January 21, 2021
Feature Story The Arts Café is looking for residents of the Memphis' Riverview-Kansas area who enjoy making art or poetry to share how COVID-19 has affected their community. The deadline to apply is January 29. Arts and Culture

Arts Café calls for Riverview-Kansas residents to share their pandemic stories through art, poetry

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 20, 2021
Feature Story Teaching artists with the New Ensemble Ballet and School perform a socially-distanced dance routine. (Submitted) Arts and Culture

These dancers are talented, passionate, and staying in Memphis to teach.

Sarah RushakoffThursday, December 24, 2020
Feature Story ACE Awareness Foundations' Universal Parenting Places provide bonding activities, education, counseling, and more for caregivers and their children. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Breaking News: ACE Awareness Foundation announces closure in spring 2021

Erica HortonWednesday, December 23, 2020
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Youth Villages hosting virtual info series for job openings in Memphis, across 10 states

Cole BradleyThursday, December 10, 2020
Feature Story Lance Banks is a first grader at Perea Elementary School in North Memphis. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Kids speak on life and learning in the pandemic

Brandis LeveretteWednesday, November 11, 2020
Feature Story Dr. Marcus Matthews is an education expert and author. His latest book provides tips for educators addressing students' ACEs and discusses expanding the definition of adverse childhood experiences for children in urban environments. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Q & A: Memphis expert on childhood trauma talks restorative discipline and social-emotional learning

Erica HortonWednesday, November 4, 2020
Feature Story (Wikimedia Commons, Hillebrand Steve, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Kids and Education

The pandemic is changing how Memphis does preschool

Cole BradleyThursday, October 29, 2020
Feature Story Dr. Marcus Matthews is an education expert and author. His latest book provides tips for educators addressing students' ACEs and discusses expanding the definition of adverse childhood experiences for children in urban environments. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Memphis author, expert says definition of adverse childhood experiences falls short in urban areas

Erica HortonThursday, October 29, 2020
Feature Story (Andrea Morales) Healthy Communities

Candidates for Shelby County Schools Board of Education answer tough questions ahead of election

Cole BradleySunday, July 26, 2020
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