Youth First News & Events

By Hannah Gill, MSW, LSW - February 4, 2026 - When working with teens and discussing emotions, I often give an analogy of sand in a jar. In this analogy, the sand is our emotions. We can put the sand in the jar and stuff it down, but…

By Jordan Evans, MSW, LSW - January 21, 2026 - Emotional regulation is a child’s ability to understand, express, and manage their feelings in healthy ways. This skill begins developing early in life and continues to grow throughout…

By Lisa Glahn, MSW, LCSW - January 7, 2026 - Returning to school after a break can be challenging for many students, especially after longer vacations such as winter or summer break. Typically, the longer a student is away from school,…