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Teens, Sleep and Screen Time

By Amanda Haney, MSW, LSW - May 29, 2024 - How does screen time affect your child’s sleep patterns? Sleep is important to growing and developing brains. According to the CDC, toddlers need 11-14 hours of sleep, preschool-aged kids…

The Power of a Positive Mindset

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By Haley Droste, MSW, LCSW - May 22, 2024 - Everyone knows someone with a “glass half-empty” attitude about life. It seems like a dark cloud just follows them around, and it can be exhausting to spend too much time with them. We…

Six Essential Summer Camp Questions for Parents with ADHD Children

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By Sophia Blaha, MSW, LCSW, and Hailee Wolfe - May 15, 2024 The perfect summer camp experience can provide children with an opportunity to explore new friendships, engage in new activities, and gain new insights. For children with attention…

Resiliency Skills – Bridging the Gap Between School and Home

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By Chelsea Rasch, MSW, LCSW - May 8, 2024 - America’s youth are in the throes of a mental health crisis. Professionals continue to observe a rise in mental health-related struggles in school-aged children since the COVID-19 pandemic began…

Back to the Basics – Finding Assistance in Indiana

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By Heather Miller, LCSW - May 3, 2024 - Food. Fuel. Utilities. Clothing. Medical bills. Vehicle maintenance. The cost of everything has increased substantially, leaving many Hoosiers wondering how to stay afloat. The struggle to meet…

Got Grit?

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By Leah Doughty, LMHCA - April 30, 2024 The term “grit,” coined by psychologist Angela Duckworth, is characterized by a combination of resilience, determination, and persistence, even in the face of setbacks and obstacles. In the…

Youth First News & Events

Teens, Sleep and Screen Time

The Power of a Positive Mindset

Six Essential Summer Camp Questions for Parents with ADHD Children

Resiliency Skills – Bridging the Gap Between School and Home

Back to the Basics – Finding Assistance in Indiana

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