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Help Your Child Avoid Negative Self-Talk

By Nolan Miller, MSW, LCSW - July 22, 2025 - As a school-based mental health professional, I have observed that many students come into my office and talk negatively about themselves. They might say things like, “I have no friends.…

Parents Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup

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By Amber Nunaley, MSW, LCSW - July 11, 2025 - Let’s get straight to the point. Being a parent is hard. Parenting can mean poor sleep, burnout, and lots of stress. It often requires putting all your needs aside to make sure your child…

Seeking Professional Help for Your Child

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By Amy Back, MSW, LSW - July 2, 2025 - As parents, we care deeply for our children and would do anything in the world to help them through difficult times. It can feel defeating when we realize our children may need outside help that…

Hype Hop Dance Fitness Hosts Movin’ for Mental Health on June 28

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EVANSVILLE, IN – The community is invited on Saturday, June 28 to Movin’ for Mental Health, a one-hour group exercise class presented by Hype Hop Dance Fitness. This high-energy, interactive, calorie-scorching dance party takes place…

Raising Responsible Kids – The Value of Chores

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by Jenna Pauli, MSW, LCSW - June 25, 2025 - Being a parent is a delicate balance between wanting to do things for our kids (and providing them with everything within our means) and teaching them to be responsible, grateful humans. How…

Preparing Children for Kindergarten: Skills for Early Success

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By Daisy Mata, MSW, LSW - June 17, 2025 - Many people may not recall their first day of school, but for some, it remains an unforgettable memory. Personally, I can only remember being taken to the bus stop, feeling a mix of excitement…

Youth First News & Events

Help Your Child Avoid Negative Self-Talk

Parents Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup

Seeking Professional Help for Your Child

Hype Hop Dance Fitness Hosts Movin’ for Mental Health on June 28

Raising Responsible Kids – The Value of Chores

Preparing Children for Kindergarten: Skills for Early Success

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