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Youth First articles are published on a weekly basis with the Evansville Courier & Press.

• Connected Families Can Overcome Problems

  Courier & Press | May 14, 2013

• Don't Be a Party to Underage Drinking

  Courier & Press | May 07, 2013

• Children's Lies Should Be Punished Appropriately

  Courier & Press | April 30, 2013

• Positively Ditch Your Negative Thinking

  Courier & Press | April 23, 2013

• Everyone Must Report Signs of Child Abuse

  Courier & Press | April 16, 2013

• Parents Should Intervene at First Inkling of Drug Problem

  Courier & Press | April 09, 2013

• Attentive Parents Can Spot Warning Signs, Nip Addictions

  Courier & Press | April 02, 2013

• Family Checkup May Yield Fruitful Car Talks

  Courier & Press | March 26, 2013

• The Struggles of Strict Parenting

  Courier & Press | March 19, 2013

• Know Why Children Put Off Homework; Address Their Concerns

  Courier & Press | March 05, 2013

• Read To and With Children Early and Often

  Courier & Press | February 26, 2013

• WhyTry Teaches Children to Become Better Decision-Makers

  Courier & Press | February 19, 2013

• Celebrating Relationships in a Blended Family

  Courier & Press | February 12, 2013

• Team Sports Boosts Self Confidence in Kids

  Courier & Press | February 05, 2013

• Proactive Parents Reduce Sibling Rivalries

  Courier & Press | January 29, 2013

• Express Yourself in Healthy Ways to Set Example for Children

  Courier & Press | January 22, 2013

• Make the Most of Winter With Family Play Time

  Courier & Press | January 15, 2013

• Remembering Glass is Half Full Can Be Difficult, But Well Worth It

  Courier & Press | January 08, 2013

• Prevent Teen Drinking by Talking More

  Courier & Press | January 01, 2013

• Make Christmas More About Giving Than Receiving

  Courier & Press | December 25, 2012

• Look to Rudolph the red-nosed role model to fight the blues

  Courier & Press | December 18, 2012

• Focus on the Positive, and on Choices, During the Holidays

  Courier & Press | December 11, 2012

• Turn Up the Wonder Dial in Kids, and Share in the Awe

  Courier & Press | December 04, 2012

• This Year, Share in the Gift of Happiness

  Courier & Press | November 27, 2012

• Family Traditions Can Be a Rock in Pitching Sea of Life

  Courier & Press | November 20, 2012

• Despite Any Labels From Others, Define Yourself

  Courier & Press | November 13, 2012

• Village Ready to Help Substance Abuser

  Courier & Press | November 06, 2012

• Marijuana and Our Teens: How to Respond

  Courier & Press | October 30, 2012

• Model Responsible Behavior in Relation to Alcohol and Drugs

  Courier & Press | October 23, 2012

• Reducing Dating Drama

  Courier & Press | October 16, 2012

• Good Nights Make for Better School Days

  Courier & Press | October 09, 2012

• From Chaos to Calm: Morning Routines Make a Great Start to the Day

  Courier & Press | October 02, 2012

• How to Find Time for Family? Schedule Meeting

  Courier & Press | September 25, 2012

• Call the Law When You See Child Put at Risk in Drug Home

  Courier & Press | September 18, 2012

• Logged On and Put Down - Avoid Being Victim of Cyberbully

  Courier & Press | September 11, 2012

• End to Bullying in Schools Starts at Home

  Courier & Press | September 04, 2012

• Struggling Children Need Proactive Parental Effort

  Courier & Press | August 28, 2012

• Take Time to Tackle Childhood Traumas

  Courier & Press | August 21, 2012

• The Power of One Impacts Multiple Lives

  Courier & Press | August 14, 2012

• Slipping From Summer Days to School Days

  Courier & Press | August 07, 2012

• Help Children Express Selves, Put Massacre Into Perspective

  Courier & Press | July 31, 2012

• Enjoy the Ride on the Childrearing Rollercoaster

  Courier & Press | July 24, 2012

• Olympics Metaphor for Raising Good Child

  Courier & Press | July 17, 2012

• Bad Media Influences Abound; Limit a Child's Exposure to Them

  Courier & Press | July 10, 2012

• Communication Helps Parents, Child Through College Transition

  Courier & Press | July 03, 2012

• Golf Gives Back by Helping Youth Avoid Life's Hazards

  Courier & Press | June 26, 2012

• Celebrity Moms Make Parenting Look Too Easy

  Courier & Press | June 19, 2012

• Parenting Grandchildren Can Be a Challenge

  Courier & Press | June 12, 2012

• Prepare Your Child for Staying Home Alone

  Courier & Press | June 05, 2012

• Bundles of Joy Can Also Bring Anxiety

  Courier & Press | May 29, 2012

• Program Gives Discouraged Students a Nonjudgmental Support System

  Courier & Press | May 22, 2012

• Parents Who Provide Alcohol Send the Wrong Message

  Courier & Press | May 15, 2012

• Speak Up for Kids to Improve Mental Health

  Courier & Press | May 08, 2012

• Take Time to Raise Earth-Friendly Kids

  Courier & Press | May 01, 2012

• Adults Should Know the 6 Steps to Preventing Child Abuse

  Courier & Press | April 24, 2012

• Town Hall Event Wednesday Backs Efforts to Limit Teen Alcohol Abuse

  Courier & Press | April 17, 2012

• Assertiveness is the Best Response to Aggressiveness

  Courier & Press | April 10, 2012

• When Anxiety Interferes with Kids' Lives, Get Help

  Courier & Press | April 03, 2012

• Children Want Parents, Not Friends

  Courier & Press | March 27, 2012

• For All Parents, Expectations, Consistency, Love Guide Children

  Courier & Press | March 20, 2012

• Sibling Rivalry Can Pose Challenges for Parents

  Courier & Press | March 13, 2012

• Youth First: School Social Workers are Unsung Heroes

  Courier & Press | March 06, 2012

• A Few Minutes of Meditation Can Help Rejuvenate Body, Mind

  Courier & Press | February 28, 2012

• Stories like Whitney Houston's destroy lives, families close to home

  Courier & Press | February 21, 2012

• Lesson Helps Kids Understand, Avoid Harmful Peer Pressure

  Courier & Press | February 14, 2012

• Preventing Suicide is a Priority

  Courier & Press | February 07, 2012

• Failure Can Be Good for Kids

  Courier & Press | January 31, 2012

• Stay Healthy During the Winter Season

  Courier & Press | January 24, 2012

• Exercise, Enjoy Your Favorite Things to Banish Winter Blues

  Courier & Press | January 17, 2012

• Preventing Teen Pregnancies Requires Parents Getting Involved

  Courier & Press | January 10, 2012

• Turning Over a New Leaf Takes Time

  Courier & Press | January 03, 2012

• Don't Ignore "Unhappy" Holidays

  Courier & Press | December 27, 2011

• Holiday Brawl: Not the Silent Night We Need

  Courier & Press | December 20, 2011

• For Many, Belief System Tied to Wellness

  Courier & Press | December 13, 2011

• A Healthier Breakfast Can Lead to a Brighter Future

  Courier & Press | December 06, 2011

• Mattingly champion off field as well as on

  Courier & Press | November 28, 2011

• Youth First: Protecting youth from sexual abuse is shared responsibility

  Courier & Press | November 21, 2011

• Get help for anxiety that prevents enjoyment of life

  Courier & Press | November 14, 2011

• Tis the Season for Senior Year Stress

  Courier & Press | November 07, 2011

• Parents can do more to prevent underage drinking

  Courier & Press | October 31, 2011

• Coping with ADHD while young is key

  Courier & Press | October 24, 2011

• Community readiness is key to preventing violence, drug abuse

  Courier & Press | October 17, 2011

• Tips for Talking with Your Teens About Drugs and Alcohol

  Courier & Press | October 11, 2011

• Simple steps to ease waistline worries

  Courier & Press | October 03, 2011

• Positive Parenting Gets Good Results

  Courier & Press | September 27, 2011

• Take time to examine your parenting style

  Courier & Press | September 19, 2011

• End the day well with evening routines

  Courier & Press | September 12, 2011

• Great days start with stress-free mornings

  Courier & Press | September 06, 2011

• Youth First: Parental Involvement is Key to School Success

  Courier & Press | August 29, 2011

• Don't Be Afraid of Social Workers!

  Courier & Press | August 22, 2011

• Tips from a Teen on How to Avoid Alcohol and Other Drugs

  Courier & Press | August 15, 2011

• Sharpen saw for better results

  Courier & Press | August 09, 2011

• Synergy has the Power to Change the World

  Courier & Press | August 01, 2011

• Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

  Courier & Press | July 25, 2011

• Win-win relationships are the Best

  Courier & Press | July 18, 2011

• Put first things first in life

  Courier & Press | July 11, 2011

• Begin with the end in mind

  Courier & Press | July 05, 2011

• Seven habits add up to success

  Courier & Press | June 27, 2011

• Youth First: What teens want from health care

  Courier & Press | June 20, 2011

• 'Invisible' youths need adult assistance

  Courier & Press | June 14, 2011

• Helping instill the concept of respect | YOUTH FIRST

  Courier & Press | June 09, 2011

• Youth First Teach children value of caring, responsibility

  Courier & Press | May 31, 2011