Youth First News & Events

By Jayme Waddell, LSW - April 12, 2022 As a parent, my goal is always to help my children succeed. However, I have realized that kids actually need help learning how to fail. When we fail, we have the opportunity to learn from our mistakes…

By Jenna Bieker, Youth First Social Work Intern - March 31, 2022 - It can be overwhelming to think about all the tasks we try to accomplish in a single day. Twenty-four hours does not seem to stretch far enough to cover time spent in school,…

By Jordan Beach, LCSW - March 16, 2022 - If you spend any time on social media, you have probably heard the term “gentle parenting.” The quick response to this concept is that it’s “soft” or that we’re not punishing our…