Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Addressing Childhood Trauma

By Shannon Loehrlein, LCSW - June 30, 2021 - The numbers are staggering. According to the CDC, 61% of adults in the United States endured an adverse childhood experience in their youth. Childhood trauma comes in a variety of forms. It can…

Instilling Empathy in Our Kids

By Amber Russell, LCSW - June 22, 2021- The words empathy and sympathy are often grouped together or used interchangeably, but they mean two very different things. According to the dictionary, sympathy means: “Feelings of pity and sorrow…

Am I Worrying Too Much?

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By Aisha Givens, LCSW - June 16, 2021 - As parents, we often worry about our children. It’s part of the job. We worry when they are young and continue to worry as they grow into teenagers and adults. Being concerned about your child is…

Identifying Signs of Stress

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By Teresa Mercer, LCSW, LCAC - June 9, 2021 - Throughout the last year, the impact of a global pandemic has increased stress levels for people all over the world. Although pre-pandemic life had its fair share of stressors, Covid-19 introduced…

A Child’s Most Important Play Date

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By Grace Wilson, MSW - June 3, 2021 - In a world that is constantly on the go and filling our family’s schedules with various activities, it is important that we take time to slow down and spend quality one-on-one time with our children.…

Parenting in a Digital World

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By Haley Droste, LSW - May 26, 2021 - Today’s youth have never known a time that was not heavily focused on the digital world. Even before a global pandemic shifted work, school, and social events to online spaces, children today have…