Parenting in Acadiana - Quality Resources Through Your Parenting Journey

Gerald Broussard, Executive Director of Christian Youth Theater talks about the importance of opening the path to allow your child to discover their true identity and individuality, whether it is being on stage or working behind the scenes. Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4-18. Since its founding in 1981, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater program in the nation, with Affiliates across the country training thousands of students a year. Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions (Fall, Winter, and Spring) teaching drama, voice, dance, and specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to audition and perform (or work behind-the-scenes) in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community. CYT also offers summer camps for kids ages 4-18, where they will spend a week learning musical theater skills resulting in a showcase performance for family and friends! CYT stands in the forefront in its commitment to the highest ethical, moral, technical, and artistic standards of excellence. Instructors are professionals, qualified in teaching and/or performing, who understand our mission statement, values, objectives, and goals.

Kristen Boutte from Faith House talks about a touchy subject parents can be afraid to face. She helps us identify signs teenagers usually show when they are in a toxic or abusive relationship. Listen in on her tips and learn how you can help your child if they ever find themselves in similar situations. Contact Faith House for support groups or help. Their 24 hour confidential hotline is 1-888-411-1333 or email them at [email protected] for help. Remember, love does not hurt.

**Episode contains educational information that may not be appropriate for young children.** Sending off your child to college this semester? Dr. Stefanski, past-president of Woman's Foundation, local pediatrician, and Louisiana Department of Health Regional Medical Director provides us shocking STD and STI statistics right here in Lafayette. It may not be easy to have the conversation with your teenager or young adult, but we are here to help!

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Blair Suire tells us a personal story about what happen to the Facebook Cover Photo of her one-year-old son. Learn more about Facebook Photo Sharing Settings you didn't know and how to protect the privacy of your family.