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Setting Your Middle School Student Up for Success

By Vicki Kirkman, LCSW, LCAC - August 1, 2024 - The transition to middle school can be an intimidating yet exciting time for both students and parents. During a time when young adolescents are gaining independence and facing more responsibilities,…

The Dangers of Vaping

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By Sara Wilson, MSW, LSW - July 24, 2024 - According to Indiana Public Radio in October 2023, nine percent of all Indiana youth said they used e-cigarettes in the past month. And in 11th and 12th grade, nearly 20 percent of students…

Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation Awards $10,000 to Youth First

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Grant to Provide Mental Health Support and Substance Misuse Prevention for Daviess and Martin County Youth The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation continues to invest in the health and well-being of Daviess and Martin County youth…

Kids Need to Fail to be Successful

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By Nolan Miller, MSW, LCSW - July 17, 2024 - Picture this. You are in school and kids are choosing teams for a basketball game. Five students are very good at the sport and five may need to work on their skills a bit more. No matter how…

Siblings Can Teach Each Other Empathy

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By Haley Ballard, MSW, LSW - July 11, 2024 - Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It is an important skill for children to develop, because it helps them understand and connect with others from all walks…

Establishing Communication with Your Child from an Early Age

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By Kacie Shipman, MSW, LSW - July 3, 2024 - It’s important to teach your child to communicate well from an early age. Getting your children to share their thoughts or feelings with you can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Often,…

Youth First News & Events

Setting Your Middle School Student Up for Success

The Dangers of Vaping

Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation Awards $10,000 to Youth First

Kids Need to Fail to be Successful

Siblings Can Teach Each Other Empathy

Establishing Communication with Your Child from an Early Age

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