Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Coping with Traumatic Events: One Year After Evansville’s House Explosion

By Lori Powell, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. As I prepared for my school day on August 10, 2022, the sun was shining and the temperature was warm. I was excited to greet students with the last names starting with K-Z at Vogel Elementary…

Improving Your Family’s Emotional Communication

By Camryn Cater, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Emotional communication is a key component in our lives. It helps us form relationships and make connections with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. As children learn to emotionally…

Why is Executive Functioning Important?

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By Diane VanCleave, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Some say, “If parenting does not feel like white knuckle time, you’re not doing it right.” Parenting has its complexities and challenges, and a parent or caretaker needs to provide…

Trends in Adolescent Mental Health

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By Kelly McClarnon, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Since I began working in a school setting, I’ve noticed increasing rates of mental health concerns among adolescents. It’s not just my personal experience; a quick Google search will…

Setting SMART Goals Leads to Success

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By Jennifer Bouchie, MSW, LSW, Youth First Inc. Goal setting is important at all stages of our lives. Whether we are talking about our kids or ourselves, knowing how to set obtainable goals is key to finding fulfillment. The struggle…

Shared Meals Lead to Happier, Healthier Families

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By Diane Walton, MSW, LSW, Youth First Inc. Family meal times are such a valuable experience, with a wide variety of benefits for both children and parents. More shared meals together correlate to greater benefits seen; however, children…