Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.
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Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.
Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.
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Make Summer More Meaningful by Doing Some Pre-Planning
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Ashley Manship, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. I don’t know about you, but I struggle staying in a routine and making summertime with my kids as meaningful as it can be. Join me this summer in planning while also not being afraid to be a “spur of the moment” parent! Here are just a […]
Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Your Teen
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Kelsey Crago, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. During adolescence, it’s normal for your child to want more independence, test boundaries, and make decisions you don’t understand. According to Stanford Medicine, it’s developmentally appropriate for a teenager’s focus to shift from family relationships to peer relationships. When you combine this change in priorities with the […]
Make Time for Playtime
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Alicia Slaton, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy for parents to get caught up in work, household chores, and other responsibilities, leaving little time for children to play. However, research has shown that play is an essential part of a child’s development and parents need to make time […]
Three Ways to Promote Well-Being in Adolescence
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Rachel Haug, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Adolescence represents a critical period of self-exploration. The teen years are when many factors contributing to lifelong well-being are developed. As a parent, it is important to be aware of what is affecting your child’s well-being and know how to direct them to a positive sense of […]
The Importance of Self-Worth
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Valorie Dassel, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, Youth First, Inc. As parents, we just want our children to be successful and happy. We hope they will be honest, hardworking, and motivated to create healthy work and personal lives. The truth is that the material world will never provide this happiness. True happiness comes from intrinsic self-worth. Self-worth […]