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Building Strong Family Connections in the “New Normal”

By Chelsea Pfister, MSW - September 15, 2021 - For the past year and a half, families across the country have been working to settle into an ever-changing sense of what’s being referred to as “the new normal.” While simultaneously…

Parenting with Positivity

By Haley Droste, LCSW - September 10, 2021 - Life is busy. Most parents feel stretched by stressors related to work demands, organizing family schedules, managing household functions like grocery shopping, planning meals, cleaning, and laundry. When…

Jazzy the Cat Encourages Children to Read

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By Lori Powell, LCSW - September 1, 2021 - Not many people can say they’ve read a story to a cat. Surprisingly, our furry feline friends can prove to be avid listeners, like my cat Jazzy! Jazzy and I have been registered through Pet Partners…

Incorporating Family Time into Your Schedule

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By Staci Chambers, LSW - August 25, 2021 - The last year and a half has certainly provided its fair share of uncertainties and changes. From school and business closures to stay-at-home orders, we have all had to adjust. Those adjustments…

Youth First 3rd Annual Half Pot Raffle

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Support Youth First by purchasing half pot raffle tickets now! The winner will be drawn on September 5, 2021. Raffle tickets can be purchased from Youth First staff and board members, at the Youth First office Monday through Friday 8am to 12pm, or by filling out the contact form here.

The Burnout We Don’t Talk About: Parental Burnout

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By Kelli Chambers, LCSW - August 18, 2021 - When we talk to fellow parents about how hard our jobs can be, we often hear responses like, “Oh yeah, I’ve experienced that too. That’s just part of being a mom/dad.” Sometimes it feels…

Youth First News

Building Strong Family Connections in the “New Normal”

Parenting with Positivity

Jazzy the Cat Encourages Children to Read

Incorporating Family Time into Your Schedule

Youth First 3rd Annual Half Pot Raffle

The Burnout We Don’t Talk About: Parental Burnout

Building Strong Family Connections in the “New Normal”

Parenting with Positivity

Jazzy the Cat Encourages Children to Read

Incorporating Family Time into Your Schedule

Youth First 3rd Annual Half Pot Raffle

The Burnout We Don’t Talk About: Parental Burnout

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