Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Good Communication Skills are Teachable

By Kacie Shipman, LSW - May 12, 2021 - Webster’s Dictionary defines the word communication as “the imparting or exchanging of information or news.” Communication goes much deeper than words alone. Every day we communicate through…

Making Family Time a Priority

By Kelli Chambers, LSW - May 6, 2021 - How do you make time specifically for your family when carving extra time out of your already busy schedule seems next to impossible? Often times it might feel like there are just simply not enough…

Reducing Stress for New Moms

Counties, Youth First Blog

By Alicia Slaton, LSW - April 27, 2021 - Being a new mom brings a wide range of emotions, whether you’re a first-time mom or a seasoned veteran. New babies pose new challenges and worries. If you plan to be a working mom, whether you…

Calm Conversation with Your Teen

Counties, Youth First Blog

By Mary Haas, LSW - April 22, 2021 - Whether we like it or not, we are constant role models to our kids. Our children are always watching our actions and listening to our words. What a high pressure job to have! There are times when we…

When is it Okay to Leave a Child Home Alone?

Counties, Youth First Blog

By Amber Russell, LCSW - April 15, 2021 - As a parent, I have recently been thinking about at what age it is appropriate and acceptable to leave your child home alone. I’ve often considered it when I need to run errands for a couple hours. My…

Self-Care is Essential

Counties, Youth First Blog

By Keisha Jackson, MSW - April 7, 2021 - One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is ensure we are taking good care of our body, mind, and soul each and every day. Self-care is a habit we need to develop and use daily, not…