Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Creating an Environment for “Purposeful Technology”

By Abby Betz, LSW - October 1, 2021 - The 2020-2021 school year was marked by adapting to quarantine procedures, social distancing, virtual learning, and masking. While not all fond memories, hopefully some of the aforementioned things will…

Navigating Parent-Teacher Communication

By Deena Bodine, LCSW - September 21, 2021 - Research has shown that students are more successful academically when they have support from their parents. Many parents are eager to jump in to help ensure success in the classroom, but it’s…

Building Strong Family Connections in the “New Normal”

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By Chelsea Pfister, MSW - September 15, 2021 - For the past year and a half, families across the country have been working to settle into an ever-changing sense of what’s being referred to as “the new normal.” While simultaneously…

Parenting with Positivity

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By Haley Droste, LCSW - September 10, 2021 - Life is busy. Most parents feel stretched by stressors related to work demands, organizing family schedules, managing household functions like grocery shopping, planning meals, cleaning, and laundry. When…

Jazzy the Cat Encourages Children to Read

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By Lori Powell, LCSW - September 1, 2021 - Not many people can say they’ve read a story to a cat. Surprisingly, our furry feline friends can prove to be avid listeners, like my cat Jazzy! Jazzy and I have been registered through Pet Partners…

Incorporating Family Time into Your Schedule

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By Staci Chambers, LSW - August 25, 2021 - The last year and a half has certainly provided its fair share of uncertainties and changes. From school and business closures to stay-at-home orders, we have all had to adjust. Those adjustments…