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Informative articles by Youth First Social Workers

Returning to School: Top 10 Tips for Mental Health Success

By Youth First, Inc. – Aug. 3, 2020 – Back-to-school shopping is underway, with face masks and hand sanitizer added to the list of supplies this year. Youth First wants to ensure that kids are also socially and emotionally ready to begin…

Going Back to “Normal”

By Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden - July 22, 2020 - We have heard so much about the “new normal” over the last few months, but what is that? How are we supposed to make plans for the future when we really don’t know what that looks…

Monitoring Your Child’s Devices is Critical

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By Youth First, Inc. - July 14, 2020 - Technology can be a great thing. It helps us communicate with loved ones who live far away. It helps parents have peace of mind when their child is going somewhere without them. It is a great resource…

The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Abuse – Considerations for the 2020-2021 School Year

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As students and staff return to school, child abuse disclosures and reports will likely increase. Click here to read about student concerns and information for teachers and staff.

Kindergarten Readiness

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By Ashley Underwood - July 1, 2020 - As the mother of a child who will start kindergarten this fall, I can say the question “Is he ready?” has come to mind often over the past few months. The academic, social, and emotional demands…

The 7 Habits and Coronavirus – Put First Things First

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By Diane Braun - June 23, 2020 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold over 30 million copies in over 40 languages, is one of the most significant business books of all time. Dr. Stephen Covey’s lifelong mission…

The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Abuse – Considerations for the 2020-2021 School Year

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As students and staff return to school, child abuse disclosures and reports will likely increase. Click here to read about student concerns and information for teachers and staff.