Today’s Tip

Published April 6, 2021

Being a supportive parent means having your child’s best interests at heart but also being present, involved, and helpful. It includes:

• actively encouraging them to do their best with school, their hobbies, and interests

• listening without judgment and seeking to understand their concerns and challenges

• acknowledging their achievements and supporting them through mistakes and challenges

• setting consistent expectations and consequences to help them to feel secure and able to predict outcomes

• treating them fairly and developing a trusting relationship.

The influence that you have over your child is more dependent on a trusting relationship than it is on how much authority you dish out and how many lectures you give. It may feel like they’re trying to push you away, but they’re actually trying to push themselves away from you to choose a direction in life, and to shape an identity for themselves as a separate, independent person.

Love, support, trust, and optimism from their family make them feel safe and secure and are powerful weapons against peer pressure, life’s challenges, and disappointments.

Your aim is to keep your child safe and to give them the foundations they need to do their best. At a minimum they need:

• to know they are loved for who they are, and that you are always there to support them

• an environment where basic needs such as a safe and healthy place to live, healthy food, and school supplies are made a priority

• protection and support to keep themselves safe from mental and physical abuse

• respect for their feelings and concerns

• acknowledgement of their milestones and achievements such as birthdays or first day at school

• respect for their friends, clothing, sports and music choices, and interests.

Exhaust Fans Installed

September 16, 2020

I framed and mounted the exhaust fans today. With two of these in our 2,900 sft training area, we now have enough ventilation to restart classes safely indoors when weather does not permit us to do so outdoors.

Making custom mounts for the exhaust fans

September 16, 2020

I needed to make custom mounts for the exhaust fans I’m installing tomorrow in our training area.

Be encouraged to change the way we view progress

September 11, 2020

Our founder Jason Wilson updated this throwback viral video of him helping my beloved son overcome his lack of confidence by inserting a clip of where he is today (end of video).

Virtual Training Classes Resume

September 9, 2020

Our virtual training classes resume today.

Thank You To The Kresge Foundation!

September 2, 2020

We are so excited to be a part of the The Kresge Foundation’s KIP:D Round 6 cohort

Thank You To Co.Act Detriot!

September 1, 2020

We want to give a huge shoutout to the Co.act Detroit

Self Esteem

August 21, 2020

When young people have high self-esteem, they tend to have better peer-to-peer relationships, they bounce back from disappointment more quickly, and are more likely to succeed at the tasks they want to accomplish. #EncourageOurYouth #WeLoveDetroitYouth

A Smile Is Worth A Thousand Words

August 20, 2020

Did You Know?– Your body language can affect your mood? So if you feel down, force yourself to smile, it’ll make you feel better!

Responsibility Of Being A Role Model

August 18, 2020

Attention Parents: As your child gets older they need you to be engaged in their lives just as they did when they were younger. As our children get older and more independent parents tend to be less involved.

Solid Bond

August 17, 2020

#DidYuKnow that rather than telling your children what NOT to do, you should teach and show them what they SHOULD do? 💡 Data from the Child Development Institute suggests that practicing this will improve communication, nourish a positive relationship and establish a solid bond between…

Love Is What They Need

August 14, 2020

You cannot teach a child you do not love.” – Jawanza Kujufu #WeLoveDetroitYouth

The Creation Of An Amazing Production

August 13, 2020

For the Keys 2 Life Virtual Camp, we’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing and talented young people who have dedicated their time this summer to being respectful, determined, and focused; and they’ve finished strong! To display this incredible talent, and to spark this…

Amazing And Talented Young People

August 12, 2020

Here it is! The Keys 2 Life Virtual Camp Ending Performance: Dare to be Different! For the Keys 2 Life Virtual Camp, we’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing and talented young people who have dedicated their time this summer to being respectful, determined,…

Our Campers ROCKED It!

August 11, 2020

Our campers ROCKED it!! If you didn’t get to tune in, check out our Facebook page to watch ‘Dare To Be Different’ on our recent lives. Here are some shots of our amazing campers!! • • #TheYunion #Detroit #Youth #summercamp #virtualcamp #performingartscamp #virtuallearning #waynecountymi #youthdevelopment…

Saving Chastity

August 7, 2020

Free Lunch And PPE Giveaway

August 6, 2020

Set your calendar reminder and come get in on our last free lunch and PPE giveaway is today. We’re looking forward to seeing you 😎😷 #welovedetroityouth #lovingyouthunitingfamilies — at The Yunion.

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