by Stephen Grcevich MD | Dec 24, 2016 | Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry
As I reflect upon Christmas past, I’ve observed that many of our family’s traditions revolve around attending church for the holiday.My father’s family was desperately poor while he was growing up during the depression. They lived in Youngstown in a...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Nov 21, 2016 | Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Mental Health
I wish all of our readers had been able to attend the Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church conference this past weekend, presented by OutsideIn Ministries and hosted by Ironbridge Baptist Church in Chester, VA. Catherine Boyle and her team at OutsideIn...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Sep 21, 2016 | ADHD, Depression, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health
A study published yesterday in Pediatrics examined all reported deaths by suicide of children between the ages of 5-14 in a 17 state area between the years 2003-2012. The study authors (from Ohio State University, Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Aug 30, 2016 | Families, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
I was reading a very helpful little book this past week written by children’s ministry leader, tech guru and entrepreneur Matt McKee…Â Parent Chat – The Technology Talk for Every Family. Matt’s book is especially useful for parents of school age...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Aug 11, 2016 | Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies
As a new school year is beginning here in Northeast Ohio, many kids and families will face a daunting challenge at church. Transitions are highly anticipated by most kids and families. At many churches, preschoolers entering kindergarten start to attend elementary...
by Key Ministry | Aug 9, 2016 | ADHD, Advocacy, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Stories
Editor’s note… We originally posted this article from Dr. Oren Mason early last year. We’re delighted to share a first-person account from a highly respected physician and author of his personal experience with taking medication for ADHD. With many kids returning to...
