Featured Tips

Parents play an important role in fostering healthy self-esteem which is like armor to a sometimes frustrating world. Help build your child’s healthy self-esteem by listening to your child’s thoughts and feelings; give praise and recognition for your child’s effort. Most importantly, create a safe and loving home environment.

Lives Changed

My only peaceful haven is the after-school program run by The Family Tree. There, I can talk about my feelings with other young people and learn how to manage my anger.

~ Lakeisha, Youth Development Participant