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Building Self-Esteem in Children: A Foundation for Lifelong Success

By Ashley Lingafelter, MSW, LSW - July 1, 2026 - Research indicates that nearly 40% of children experience feelings of inadequacy, which can severely hinder their emotional and social development. These statistics underline an alarming…

Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten this Summer

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By Tiffany Austin, MSW, LSW - June 24, 2026 - Summer always seems to fly by. Before long, August arrives and a new school year begins. For incoming kindergarteners and their families, this milestone can bring a mix of excitement and…

Dealing with Anger: How to Help Your Child

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By Leah Doughty, LMHC - June 11, 2026 - Anger can feel scary for both parents and children, especially if you don’t know how to talk about it or handle it healthily. Many parents think that if they do everything “right,” their child…

Community Good Grants Awarded to Youth First, Inc.

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Grants to Provide Mental Health Support for Vanderburgh and Warrick County Students June 10, 2026 (Evansville, IN) Youth First is celebrating a $10,000 Community Good Grant from the Vanderburgh Community Foundation and a $15,000…

It’s Important to Help Children Identify Their Feelings

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By Madelynn Wood, BSW - June 10, 2026 - Emotional development is an important part of a child’s overall growth, yet it is often overlooked in comparison to physical and academic milestones. A key aspect of emotional development is the…

Marijuana Use: Understand the Risks

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By Jacob Bambenek - June 3, 2026 - According to data collected in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.7% of teens reported using cannabis at least once, and 6.3% reported daily use within the previous 30…

Youth First News & Events

Building Self-Esteem in Children: A Foundation for Lifelong Success

Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten this Summer

Dealing with Anger: How to Help Your Child

Community Good Grants Awarded to Youth First, Inc.

It’s Important to Help Children Identify Their Feelings

Marijuana Use: Understand the Risks

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