Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Education Beyond the Classroom

By Cynthia Ehmke, LSW - June 8, 2022 - Did you know that according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, half of American adults can’t read a book written at an 8th grade level? Although this statistic may…

The Summertime Guide to Entertaining Your Kids at Home

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By Abby Betz, LSW - June 1, 2022 - School is out. The kids are home. Summer is here. Now what? If your budget doesn’t allow for a family vacation or a fancy kids’ camp, there are still many ways you can keep your children entertained…

How Do You Know if Your Child has a Serious Head Injury?

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By Ashley Hale, LCSW - May 25, 2022 - Most parents have experienced a time where their child fell and hit their head. Sometimes it is difficult to know whether you should take them to the emergency room for an evaluation. How do you…

Is Your Mind Full? Try Mindfulness!

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By Callie Sanders, LSW - May 23, 2022 - With the demands of 21st century life such as work, parenting, endless emails, texts, social media, etc., people wear overstimulation like a badge of honor. There seems to be a kind of confusion…

Supporting Adolescents Showing Signs of Depression

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By Abby Betz, LSW - May 18, 2022 - For most teens, the adolescent years are a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and emotionally. Life skills are learned and put into practice. Newfound independence is established…

Enjoy Nature and Improve Your Mental Health

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By Krissy Melhiser, LCSW - May 16, 2022 - While living in Colorado for 11 years, I had access to vast beautiful landscapes and often found myself at great peace and wholeness when in nature. What is it about nature that is so alluring…