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YOUTH FIRST TODAY Children, grief and the holidays By Sarah Audu Youth First, Inc. Grief is often viewed as a sensitive sub- ject, for obvious reasons. It is something we tend to maneuver around with cau- tion. This is likely because each person experiences some form of grief in their lifetime, and we as humans are empathet- ic towards each other. We want to handle each other's strug- gles and emotions with care. An even more fragile subject to consider is the grief of a child. It is our human nature to want to be gentle and cautious when help- ing a child who is experiencing some- thing difficult in their life. This can lead to us being hesitant for fear of saying the wrong thing as we try to support them. Losing a loved one is not the only form of grief a child may experience. Grief can be the emotional result of many scenar- ios, such as a child's parents getting a divorce or a best friend moving away. These difficult situations produce hard emotions for the child, because they are experiencing change, pain, and loss. When a child experiences these chang- es, he/she must learn to cope in the the best ways they know how. The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time for all. However, many peo- ple dread this time of year due to the pain and grief they are feeling inside. One child may be struggling this holiday sea- son because this is the first year her fam- ily will be celebrating Christmas without her father, who suddenly passed away. Another child may be trying to cope with their mother living across the country, confused and unsure when they will get to see mom again. Every person deals with grief, pain, and loss differently. Experiencing de- pression, anxiety, and sadness is often viewed as the "normal" emotional reac- tion to grief. However, some people may state they feel alright most of the time. It may be more healing and beneficial for them to go through their daily routine as they did before, and deal with the painful stings of grief as they arise. Children are very resilient. They are commonly much stronger than we imag- ine them to be, especially while facing a challenging situation that has caused them emotional pain. Something we can do to ease the pain of grieving children during the holidays is to follow their lead in conversation and pay close attention to how they are handling their emotions. They may surprise you and show exactly what they need from you in that moment. Some children may want to deal with their grief in this season by continuing with past traditions and including their loved ones in a new way. Children may also want to start different traditions and create new memories. What we know for sure is that children have big hearts, and this season gives us a wonderful opportunity to hold them a little closer and give them the support they need during challenging times. Sarah Audu, LSW, is a Youth First Social Worker at Stockwell Elementary School in Vanderburgh County. Youth First, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families. Youth First provides 78 Mas- ter's level social workers to 105 schools in 12 Indiana counties. Over 60,000 youth and families per year are served by Youth First's school social work and after school programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success. To learn more about Youth First, visit youthfirstinc.org or call 812- 421-8336. The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 29, 2021 C-1 HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday Eddie Boyd, Principal Broker Kay Helfen Associate Broker 812-582-1145 Addey Boyd Associate Broker 812-354-5599 Keith Shoultz Associate Broker 812-664-6640 Adam Boyd Associate Broker 812-582-2486 602 E. Main, Petersburg | www.BoydRealtyCo.com | Phone: 812-354-8893 SIAR REALTY & DEVELOPMENT LLC BOYD For personal service, chse 3 bedroom 2 bath mid-century modern style home with a 2-car attached garage. The open concept design is centered around the custom designed kitchen with a waterfall island. The master bedroom has a spacious closet and master bath. This renovation included a new high efficiency gas furnace, A/C unit, vinyl flooring, electrical and plumbing. The driveway has new concrete and a modern designed sidewalk. New gutters. New paint inside and out. Quiet subdivision with plenty of mature trees. This house is yours at closing! Sale Price $235,000. MLS# 202141560 This multi-house property is set up and ready for you to enjoy. The first house features a 3 bedroom, 1 bath with custom rock tile shower with two shower heads. The second house features a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with custom tile shower. Both have tile work throughout the bathroom floors. Relax and recharge with views of the White River. The outdoor kitchen and gazebo make this perfect for entertaining. Whether you're looking for a fishing cabin or family getaway this property is sure to please. Currently set up as a high end summer camp that can easily be converted to a long term stay. Looking to get into the short term rental game this would be a great property for VRBO or Airbnb. Sale Price $159,000. MLS# 202137183 CR 150 N – 20 acres parcel with approx. 15 acres of tillable acres. Sale Price $130,000. MLS# 202135044 CR 150 S – Great time to buy. Looking for an additional farm ground or just a parcel of ground to own as a cash rent income investment? Price $260,000. MLS# 202135046 Collins St. STORAGE UNITS $60/Month 812-354-8893 NEW LISTING! SALE PENDING! NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING! Commercial building built in 1987 and was used as a retail hardware store until 2018. Approximately 4,448 sq. ft. The building is all open and has free span trusses that make the area open to any kind of use. Open fenced area in rear, with a 24'x86' open three-sided storage building. The main building had a new roof installed in 2016, along with new gutter and new metal siding on the east and west gable ends. New Price $74,000. MLS# 202046722 PRICED LOWERED TO $74,000 Very well taken care of 2 bedroom 1-1/2 full bath home. This home has a tremendous amount of updates throughout the years. It is ready for its new owners. Some of the updates include a new roof (2020), hot water heater 2018, central air in 2014 and new windows in 2007. The large back deck and fenced-in yard make it ideal for entertaining, keeping kids and pets safe. Sale Price $109,900. MLS#202149946 Tried of paying rent? It is hard to find this type of home in this price range that has 3 to 4 bedrooms. Walk-in closet. This could be a great home for a family or for a investor that wants a rental property. Sale Price $89,900. MLS#202151808 A very well maintained 3 bedroom 1 bath on a large lot. The master is located on the main floor. Also small room that is currently being used as a bedroom. It would be a great spot for a nursery or office. There is a one car attached garage and several detached car ports to store the vehicles or toys in out of the rain. The very well manicured landscaping and large grass lot make this place perfect for grilling out or entertaining. Some additional features include gas heat and very spacious upstairs bedrooms. Sale Price $135,000. MLS 202146183 12/29/21 To enter the Birthday Club, email your name, ad- dress, phone number and birthdate to birthdayclub@ pressdispatch.net or fill out the form at www.pressdis- patch.net/birthday. 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