Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Establish Consistent Routines for Children

By Lori Powell, MSW, LCSW - April 22, 2025 - Each year on the first few days of school, students appear to be excited and ready to begin their school day. However, later in the week or sometimes even that day, students begin discussing…

Repairing Damaged Relationships with Your Children

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By Emily Bernhardt, MSW, LCSW - April 16, 2025 - As parents, we can never be perfect. We are imperfect people doing our best to grow and shape the minds of our little ones. To be expected, there are times when we mess up, whether that…

Welcoming a New Sibling to the Family

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By Kennedy Keith, MSW, LSW - April 10, 2025 - Welcoming a new sibling into the family is a momentous occasion that can significantly impact the dynamics within a household. Preparing your first child for the arrival of a second child…

Money Management Basics: Teaching Kids to be Financially Responsible

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By Abby Betz, MSW, LCSW - April 2, 2025 - As working adults, many of us probably look forward to one specific day of the week - “payday.” We understand the importance of being financially responsible and budgeting for bills…

Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation?

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By Amber Russell MSW, LCSW - March 27, 2025 - When I turned 40, someone told me that your forties are one of the most stressful times in your life. For many, your twenties and thirties often revolve around graduating from college,…

Parents Play a Critical Role in Substance Misuse Prevention

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By Niki Walls, MSW, LSW - March 20, 2025 - The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) classifies substance use disorder as a medical illness that can be characterized by impairments to health, social functions,…