By Sophia Blaha, LSW – April 2, 2019 For most parents, talking about boundaries begins with simple statements such as “No hitting,” “Don’t push,” and “Ask before taking things from someone else.” As a parent I know I say these statements often, but I also try to instill a deeper understanding of boundaries in […]
By Kelsey Weber, LSW – March 26, 2019 Middle school students are faced with challenges each and every day. Whether these challenges come from home, school, friends, or other environmental factors, stress can overwhelm kids. Stress is an uncomfortable feeling someone develops when they’re scared, angry, worried, or frustrated, which affects their mood and body […]
By Diane Braun, Jan. 22, 2019 – When asked which of these is a symptom of alcohol overdose, which would you choose? Irregular breathing B.) Confusion C.) Vomiting D.) All of these. The answer is D, all of these. January 22-27 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). The National Institute on Drug Abuse […]
By Dawn Tedrow, LCSW, November 29, 2018 – My son perfected his excuses for missing homework around sixth grade, and for some reason it became my problem. That’s a strange thing for a parent to say, but I really felt as though teachers were accusing me of not being an adequate parent because I couldn’t […]
Drive a brand new Ford and give back to Youth First! During the month of December, D-Patrick’s Evansville Ford Dealership will donate $10 to Youth First for every test drive. Visit their Evansville Ford Dealership online! Please set a date in December and invite the family to test drive for Youth First!
Each morning children in our community get ready for school, and most of them pack a backpack…a backpack filled with notebooks, folders, pencils, markers – all of the tools they need to have a successful school day. But as children head out the door, they may also be carrying a backpack you CAN’T see…
By Diane Braun, Project Manager, Oct. 24, 2018 – Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people each year. This year’s event will take place October 23-31. According to the Red Ribbon Week website, this event is an ideal way for people and communities […]
By Grace Wilson, Program Coordinator, Oct. 16, 2018 – The conversation around marijuana is a hot topic in our society these days. Most folks seem to choose one side or the other and not many fall in the middle. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), marijuana is the most used illegal […]
By Salita Brown, Oct. 19, 2018 – Addiction…overdose…death…all of these serious consequences have become synonymous with opioid use. Opioids are very powerful drugs that have received a lot of news coverage lately. However, through all of the coverage, the reason opioids have become so addictive has gotten lost. So, what exactly is an opioid? Why […]
By Diane Braun, Oct. 3, 2018 – The month of October brings Red Ribbon Week, an event supported by the National Family Partnership as an anti-drug campaign. Since 1986, this campaign has brought awareness to the general public about the dangers of drug abuse, including alcohol, prescription drugs and marijuana. Did you know the greatest […]
