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Identifying Signs of Stress

By Teresa Mercer, LCSW, LCAC - June 9, 2021 - Throughout the last year, the impact of a global pandemic has increased stress levels for people all over the world. Although pre-pandemic life had its fair share of stressors, Covid-19 introduced…

A Child’s Most Important Play Date

By Grace Wilson, MSW - June 3, 2021 - In a world that is constantly on the go and filling our family’s schedules with various activities, it is important that we take time to slow down and spend quality one-on-one time with our children.…

Parenting in a Digital World

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By Haley Droste, LSW - May 26, 2021 - Today’s youth have never known a time that was not heavily focused on the digital world. Even before a global pandemic shifted work, school, and social events to online spaces, children today have…

Children Process Grief at Camp Memories

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By Laura Keys, LCSW, and Heather Miller, LCSW - May 21 2021- More than half a million Americans have died of COVID-19 and, in Indiana, families are grieving the loss of nearly 15,000 loved ones. The pandemic will define a generation of children…

2021 Youth First Passport to Adventure Virtual Auction

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This year's Passport to Adventure Auction will be a virtual event held on May 13, 2021, at 7:00 pm. Online bidding begins May 3. The program will be live streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel (Youth First Indiana). Click…

Good Communication Skills are Teachable

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By Kacie Shipman, LSW - May 12, 2021 - Webster’s Dictionary defines the word communication as “the imparting or exchanging of information or news.” Communication goes much deeper than words alone. Every day we communicate through…

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Identifying Signs of Stress

A Child’s Most Important Play Date

Parenting in a Digital World

Children Process Grief at Camp Memories

2021 Youth First Passport to Adventure Virtual Auction

Good Communication Skills are Teachable

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