By Krissy Melhiser, LSW – May 26, 2022 – What does it take to see our children grow to be strong and healthy? Is it everyone’s responsibility? Parenting can be so difficult at times. It seems like an endless pursuit, and you wonder if the tireless chase will result in a positive outcome. As a […]
By Ashley Hale, LCSW – May 25, 2022 – Most parents have experienced a time where their child fell and hit their head. Sometimes it is difficult to know whether you should take them to the emergency room for an evaluation. How do you know if your child has a serious head injury? Let’s take […]
By Callie Sanders, LSW – May 23, 2022 – With the demands of 21st century life such as work, parenting, endless emails, texts, social media, etc., people wear overstimulation like a badge of honor. There seems to be a kind of confusion in our culture where people feel the need to be anxious and always […]
By Abby Betz, LSW – May 18, 2022 – For most teens, the adolescent years are a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and emotionally. Life skills are learned and put into practice. Newfound independence is established and boundaries are tested. Additionally, teens begin to find themselves facing different stressors and pressures, exploring […]
By Krissy Melhiser, LCSW – May 16, 2022 – While living in Colorado for 11 years, I had access to vast beautiful landscapes and often found myself at great peace and wholeness when in nature. What is it about nature that is so alluring and healing to the mind, body, and soul? Is it the […]
By Vicki Kirkman, LCSW, LCAC – May 13, 2022 – Stress is a natural part of life and something that everyone experiences. It can be positive or negative and affect your daily life greatly if not managed appropriately. In some situations, stress can motivate us to do better or work toward hard-to-reach goals. Other circumstances can […]
By Krissy Melhiser, LCSW – May 11, 2022 – The year was 2020 and a life altering phenomenon occurred across the world. It was a pandemic that no one saw coming and few were prepared for. Most of us were at a loss at how to respond to such a devastating event. We found ourselves […]
By Laura Arrick, LCSW – May 9, 2022 – Child: “I can’t shut my brain off.” Parent: “But you have to get to sleep. Quit stalling. You have school tomorrow, so shut your eyes.” In households with an anxious child this can be a common bedtime conversation. There are many forms of anxiety, but one […]
By Abby Betz, LSW – May 5, 2022 – As a parent or caregiver, it goes without saying that the task of taking care of our children is an important one, as well as a great responsibility. Parents may be able to easily identify and address a child’s basic needs by providing them with nutritious […]
By Taylor Dore, Youth First Social Work Intern – 04/28/2022 Building a secure attachment between you and your child begins when they are born. Your baby cries to express a need and you, as the caregiver, respond by meeting that need. By doing this consistently, your child learns that they can trust you to meet […]