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Game Nights Build Family Connection

By /Beth Thomas, MSW, LSW - November 27, 2024 - Growing up, and to this day, game nights have been a regular activity my family enjoys. Whether it is our annual “Game Day” in the winter season where we all gather for a day of playing…

Express Gratitude in the Season of Thanksgiving

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By Callie Sanders, MSW, LSW - November 19, 2024 - Somehow, here we are. November is flying by, and we’re in the season of Thanksgiving. Being thankful and appreciative for what is received, tangible or intangible, is an example of…

Dennis Lamey Named 2024 Champion of Youth First

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November 6, 2024 Youth First, Inc. honored community leader and long-time Youth First advocate Dennis Lamey at its 2024 Breakfast of Champions event, presented by German American, on Tuesday, October 29, at Friedman Park Event Center in…

Tips for Helping Children with ADHD

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By Jenny Bouchie, MSW, LSW - November 8, 2024 - According to Forbes, approximately 5.7 million children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can be frustrating for the child to complete schoolwork and homework,…

Hidden Disabilities – More than Meets the Eye

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By Molly Johnson, MSW, LSW - October 30, 2024 - Have you ever heard any of the following? “They don’t look disabled to me.” “Doesn’t seem to me that they need handicap parking. They walk just fine.” “I think they…

Developing Your Child’s Attention Span

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By Megan Shake, MSW, LCSW - October 23, 2024 - How long is your child’s attention span? Many people assume children’s attention spans should be longer than they actually are. You might be surprised to learn that the average…

Youth First News & Events

Game Nights Build Family Connection

Express Gratitude in the Season of Thanksgiving

Dennis Lamey Named 2024 Champion of Youth First

Tips for Helping Children with ADHD

Hidden Disabilities – More than Meets the Eye

Developing Your Child’s Attention Span

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