Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Strengthening Parent/Child Bonds and Maximizing Student Success

By Chelsea Pfister, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. In today’s hustle and bustle, our society is keen on focusing on our never-ending to-do lists, as well as the other roles and responsibilities that scatter our lives. With hectic schedules…

Resolving Conflict with Empathy

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By Jayme Waddell, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. There is not a person around who is going say being a parent is easy. It is often a balancing act. We want kids to be self-sufficient, while also providing all the help we can. We want confident…

Parenting Your Teen Through Heartbreak

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By Deena Bodine, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Parenting presents many rewards and challenges. Watching our children grow into teenagers who are working to manage demands, grow more independent, and build interpersonal relationships…

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

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By Brittney Cameron, MSW, Youth First, Inc. One of the most difficult parts of parenting is managing your child’s behavior. Behavior management is crucial because we want to raise kids who know how to act and behave appropriately,…

Celebrating the History and Impact of Social Work

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By Jacee Baker, MSW, Youth First, Inc. Every year in March, we are thankful for the opportunity to celebrate our Youth First Social Workers and the remarkable work they do. This year we are celebrating 83 incredible school social workers…

Talking to Your Children About Safety

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By Kacie Shipman, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Parenting is no easy task. It’s safe to say that most parents have felt concern over the well-being of their child. Talking to your children about important topics can be uncomfortable…