By Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Children are creatures of habit. They thrive in calm, consistent, predictable environments. When there is change for them, or even when they have the anticipation of change,…
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By Dawn Tedrow, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. When I was younger, my parents knew who my friends were. They knew their parents, when I would be at their house, and what time I would be returning. If I decided to walk to a different friend’s…
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By Ashley Underwood, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. How does one describe a traumatic event? Traumatic is defined as “emotionally disturbing or distressing,” which can vary from person to person, so that question has many answers. “Adverse…
By Niki Walls, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Resiliency is something many of our children utilize unknowingly every day. So, what exactly is resiliency? Resiliency is building immunity to stressors and adversity; or in other words, the…
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By Sarah Audu, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. It seems all new parents are warned about the much-dreaded “terrible twos.” I have reflected upon my own journey as a new mom and have given this phrase much thought and consideration. Throughout…
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By Brooke Skipper, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. No school, sweet treats, presents, and parties…You might think this is every kid’s dream! If you have a child with anxiety, however, you know this combination can be a huge trigger. While…
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By Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Children are creatures of habit. They thrive in calm, consistent, predictable environments. When there is change for them, or even when they have the anticipation of change,…
https://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/anxiety-scaled.jpeg17072560Youth Firsthttps://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/340x156_YouthFirst_logo_color-300x138.pngYouth First2023-02-01 14:36:382023-02-01 14:37:23Is Your Child Feeling Anxious?
By Dawn Tedrow, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. When I was younger, my parents knew who my friends were. They knew their parents, when I would be at their house, and what time I would be returning. If I decided to walk to a different friend’s…
https://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cell-phones-scaled.jpeg17072560Youth Firsthttps://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/340x156_YouthFirst_logo_color-300x138.pngYouth First2023-01-26 10:56:312023-01-26 11:01:43Cell Phones: What are the Dangers for Your Child?
By Ashley Underwood, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. How does one describe a traumatic event? Traumatic is defined as “emotionally disturbing or distressing,” which can vary from person to person, so that question has many answers. “Adverse…
By Niki Walls, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Resiliency is something many of our children utilize unknowingly every day. So, what exactly is resiliency? Resiliency is building immunity to stressors and adversity; or in other words, the…
https://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/friends-thumbs-up-scaled.jpeg17072560Youth Firsthttps://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/340x156_YouthFirst_logo_color-300x138.pngYouth First2023-01-11 16:21:092023-01-11 16:21:13Developing Resiliency in Children
By Sarah Audu, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. It seems all new parents are warned about the much-dreaded “terrible twos.” I have reflected upon my own journey as a new mom and have given this phrase much thought and consideration. Throughout…
https://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/terrible-twos.jpeg7501127Youth Firsthttps://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/340x156_YouthFirst_logo_color-300x138.pngYouth First2023-01-04 14:37:222023-01-04 14:37:24Handling the Terrible Twos
By Brooke Skipper, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. No school, sweet treats, presents, and parties…You might think this is every kid’s dream! If you have a child with anxiety, however, you know this combination can be a huge trigger. While…
https://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/kids-playing-scaled.jpeg17072560Youth Firsthttps://youthfirstinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/340x156_YouthFirst_logo_color-300x138.pngYouth First2022-12-21 14:14:472022-12-21 14:15:26Holiday Stress and Your Anxious Child