Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

The Dangers of Vaping

By Sara Wilson, MSW, LSW - July 24, 2024 - According to Indiana Public Radio in October 2023, nine percent of all Indiana youth said they used e-cigarettes in the past month. And in 11th and 12th grade, nearly 20 percent of students…

Kids Need to Fail to be Successful

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By Nolan Miller, MSW, LCSW - July 17, 2024 - Picture this. You are in school and kids are choosing teams for a basketball game. Five students are very good at the sport and five may need to work on their skills a bit more. No matter how…

Siblings Can Teach Each Other Empathy

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By Haley Ballard, MSW, LSW - July 11, 2024 - Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It is an important skill for children to develop, because it helps them understand and connect with others from all walks…

Establishing Communication with Your Child from an Early Age

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By Kacie Shipman, MSW, LSW - July 3, 2024 - It’s important to teach your child to communicate well from an early age. Getting your children to share their thoughts or feelings with you can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Often,…

The Art of Being Still

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By Chasidy Lambert, MSW, LSW - June 26, 2024 - Life is busy! We’re managing so much in our daily lives to stay on top of things: jobs, kids, school, sports, other extracurricular activities, community projects, relationships with family…

The Benefits of Outdoor Play

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By Lizzie Raben, MSW, LSW - June 20, 2024 - Are children disconnecting from nature? According to The National Recreation and Parks Association, today’s children spend less time outdoors than any other generation. On average, children…