Coach kids with confidence! Here are seventeen quotes to help you decode and navigate through challenging behaviors.
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Youth Dynamics Breaks Ground on New Group Home, a Second Home Planned — Press Release
Youth Dynamics, a premier provider of youth mental health services, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new therapeutic group home at its Boulder campus.
Structure & Predictability: The Building Blocks for Kids
Structure and predictability are the building blocks of healthy development! Learn why and how to leverage them to help kids thrive!
Bethany Lindner #YDIStrong
Celebrating Bethany Lindner, Therapist, for her exceptional trauma-informed service to kids and families at Youth Dynamics.
Attachment: “Good Enough” Parenting Is Better!
From perfection to connection! Learn more about anxious attachment and how “Good Enough” parenting helps kids soar.
17 Quotes on Being the Calm in Our Kids’ Storm
We need to be it to teach it! Here are seventeen quotes on emotional regulation—on being the calm in our kids’ storm.
15 Quotes on Emotional Healing
We have to feel it to heal it! Here are fifteen quotes on generational patterns, trauma, and the journey to emotional healing.
Getting to the “Why” Behind Kids’ Behavior
A need met is a challenging behavior solved! Here are four everyday needs, kids’ behaviors that stem from them, and potential solutions.
Eating Disorders—Exploring Mental Health
Eating disorders are common and can have serious complications. Learn more about their impact, signs, and symptoms.
6 Signs of Anxiety in Kids
Anxiety in kids is both common and easy to miss. Here are six signs of the condition for parents to be on the lookout for.
How Parents Can Strengthen Bonds & Cooperation With Positive Language
Positive language is a powerful tool for strengthening bonds, gaining cooperation, and even increasing motivation in kids.
Parenting Hack: The Power of Positive, Strength-Based Communication
Learn how to harness the power of positive, strength-based language to successfully guide kids while strengthening your connection with them.
Parenting Hard? Remember the Keys!
Parenting is challenging! There’s so much advice out there! When you get overwhelmed, focus on these three keys…
What’s Your Child’s Love Language?
Each of us has a different way of expressing and interpreting affection. Embrace love languages and improve all your relationships.
4 Tips to Support Kids Going Back to School
Going back to school can be challenging for some kids. Here are four tips on how to support them with the transition.
Bipolar Disorder—Exploring Mental Health
Learn more about bipolar disorder symptoms, treatment outcomes, and common misconceptions surrounding the condition.
8 Signs of Depression in Kids that Parents Miss
Depression in kids is easy to miss. Here are eight subtle signs of the condition that parents often overlook.
4 Tips to Parent Foster Children with Trauma History
Parenting kids with trauma history isn’t always easy. Here are some tips to empower foster parents on their journey to guide future generations to come.
9 Warning Signs of Teen Suicide Parents Need to Know
The idea of losing a child is terrifying. Here are the warning signs of teen suicide that every parent needs to know.
15 Quotes to Buff Up Your Leadership Skills
Few are born to lead. Instead, we acquire leadership skills throughout our professional journey. Here are quotes to help you grow as a leader.
How to Combat Caregiver Burnout over the Holidays
Holiday magic takes work! And for some, it may lead to caregiver burnout. Learn how you can combat stress to stay at your best!
5 Tips to Help Kids With Holiday Anxiety & Stress
The holidays can be stressful for adults and kids alike! Learn how to help your child navigate seasonal stress like a pro!
How to Support Your Foster Child over the Holidays
For children in foster care, the holidays are often challenging. Learn how you can support your child during this time of year.
Youth Dynamics Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence
2021 marks our 40th anniversary serving Montana youth and families. We invite you to join us in celebrating this historic time in our history!
Giving Thanks – The True Impact of Support Services
The impact that mental health support services have on families is vast. Thank you to those who sacrifice so much to help Montana families in need.
An Inside Look at What #YDISTRONG Looks Like Across Montana
The last few weeks have been difficult, but the resiliency and tenacity of our teams working on the front lines has been truly inspirational.
YDI Values- What it Means to Embody Empowerment, Partnerships, Collaboration
Empowerment, partnerships and collaboration are the foundation of quality human services and at the center of what we do. Each day our teams work together internally and with outside service providers to foster resiliency in the families we serve.
My Anger Volcano
This Anger Volcano helps children identify personal signs of anger and coping strategies.
YDI Values- What Does Active Care and Treatment Really Mean?
Active care and treatment play an important role in providing exemplary care to the children and families in our services. It is a value that plays a vital role in the resiliency and recovery of the youth we serve.
What Does It Mean To Embrace a Trauma Sensitive Culture?
Supporting teammates and families through a trauma sensitive lens is the foundation of YDI’s actively caring culture and is at the heart of what we do.