Dayton's Coalition for Youth and Families

04/21/2026

Rained out for tomorrow but rescheduled for May 13th!!

04/20/2026

We want to hear from you!
We need your perception of what's happening in Dayton with our youth.

https://hca.servicenowservices.com/assessment_take2.do?sysparm_assessable_type=03b46c2787d1b210ea8cba28cebb3592

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

Join us for the Drug Take Back | Shred event that is part of the Touchet Valley Showcase.
There will be many local vendors there!

🌾Come meet the people✨businesses,✨and organizations that make our community what it is🫶🏾From health and wellness to local services and small businesses 🌸 it’s all here in one place🌾

04/15/2026

I like to go for a walk or work on a puzzle. How about you?

April is Stress Awareness Month, and it is the perfect time to check in with yourself. Life in Columbia County can get busy, but finding small moments to breathe and reset makes a world of difference for your long-term health.

Taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health. Whether it’s a quiet walk, a hobby, or simply unplugging for a bit, those moments of rest are vital.

What’s your go-to way to unwind and de-stress? However you relax, setting aside time to rest is crucial to refueling your mind and body for the busyness of life.

04/12/2026

We can't wait to see you!
There will be tons of resources there.

Saturday, April 18th
Noon - 3
Columbia County Fairgrounds

🌾Come meet the people✨businesses,✨and organizations that make our community what it is🫶🏾From health and wellness to local services and small businesses 🌸 it’s all here in one place🌾

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

As moms, most of us think back to our middle school years with a cringe. Somehow we got through it (thank goodness, right?) But it’s harder to know what our boys need as they are in the middle of these tough years.

As they grow into young men—with their gangly bodies, cracking voices, and big emotions—it can be tough for us to find common ground and connection as their moms.

As much as I wanted to give up most days during middle school with my twin boys (or ship them off to boarding school), I realized that my sons still needed me as their mom—a lot.

What your son needs during these tough and confusing middle school years.
He needs you to back off

He may remind you daily that “I’m not a little kid anymore, mom!” and it’s true. He’s growing up. Middle school is the perfect time to give him more autonomy over his life. Where you decide to give this independence is up to you, but they need to become responsible for some of their decisions.

We ditched a designated bedtime for our twins in middle school. While we still said “screens off” at 9 pm, they could stay up as late as they wanted. Giving them this freedom helped them learn to manage their own sleep needs, as well as learn the consequences of staying up too late.

I also learned to bite my tongue about fashion choices. If he wants to wear a short-sleeved t-shirt and sport shorts every day, so be it. And I gave up fighting the Battle of the Coat. If they chose to wear a hoodie to school on a -7 degree winter day, the consequence of being cold was on them.

Continued below.

04/07/2026