By MICHELLE MERLIN mmerlin@record-eagle.com TRAVERSE CITY — A program that helps teen mothers in the Grand Traverse region might be delivered to a new home. The Doula Teen Parent Program has been administered by the Women’s Resource Center since 2006. But organizers hope someone else will take over the program, which serves more than 70 young pregnant women and parents in the region. Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area Executive Director Juliette Schultz...

WHAT CAN SCHOOLS DO TO BUILD RESILIENCE IN THEIR STUDENTS? Author: Child Trends | October 30, 2013 | 12:37 pm After each school shooting, violent classroom episode, or student suicide—all too common today—there is talk about resilience in schools. Why is it that some students bounce back from adversity and others do not? Coping and functioning well despite adversity or trauma is resilience. Schools are recognizing the importance of students’ social and emotional well-being...

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  The Traverse Bay Great Start Collaborative was among four finalists and more than 20 nominees considered for the ACCE Regional Innovation Award. Other finalists included a program to expand the skilled workforce for aviation and advanced...

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  Do you know what lies ahead for Michigan? No need to consult a crystal ball. The clearest way to envision what the future holds is to take a look at the babies. They tell us an important story of what it is currently like to be a very young...

As legislators, we like to think of Michigan as a forward-thinking state. In many areas of state law, this is true. However, one area that is firmly rooted in outdated ideals and practices is our method of charging and sentencing youthful offenders....

Adverse childhood experiences and associations with health-harming behaviours in young adults: surveys in eight eastern European countries Mark A Bellis,a Karen Hughes,a Nicola Leckenby,a Lisa Jones,a Adriana Baban,b Margarita Kachaeva,c Robertas...

A heavy, metal lock. Three men seated in a doctor’s waiting room. A bright flower in full bloom. The three images describe Marilyn Rebant’s journey of recovery after a devastating fall left her hospitalized with a severe head injury. The...

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