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Make Summer More Meaningful by Doing Some Pre-Planning

By 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…

Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Your Teen

By 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…

Make Time for Playtime

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By 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…

Three Ways to Promote Well-Being in Adolescence

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By 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…

The Importance of Self-Worth

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By 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…

What is Coping?

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By Melinda Johnson, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. We often hear the word “coping” in conversation, but what does it really mean? People often think coping skills are learned in therapy, but we all cope from day to day- some of us are…

Youth First News & Events

Make Summer More Meaningful by Doing Some Pre-Planning

Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Your Teen

Make Time for Playtime

Three Ways to Promote Well-Being in Adolescence

The Importance of Self-Worth

What is Coping?

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