Raising teens is hard! Here are twelve of YDI’s best quotes to guide you in parenting through the teenage years.
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For teens in foster care, adoption is a lifeline
Washington Post - By Susan Punnett & Erica Rosenberg “I’ll take anyone,” said Davion Only, a 15-year-old boy who had been in foster care his whole life, before a Florida congregation in October. “Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don’t care.”...
Montana foster kids face challenges as they age out
By GAIL SCHONTZLER , Bozeman Daily Chronicle BOZEMAN (AP) — Her name is Heaven, but much of her childhood sounds like hell. Heaven Reel was placed in foster care at age 16, after state social workers found evidence of neglect or abuse in her home. "We were always...
What to tell your daughter when she faces a mean girl
Very Well Family - Sherri Gordon The teen years are filled with all types of mean girls. From frenemies and fake friends to toxic friendships and controlling girls, their mean girl behavior from often leaves other girls feeling hurt, puzzled and distraught. This is...
Understanding Teen Suicide: Tips for Prevention
A guide for parents to help prevent teen suicide. Psychology Today - June 13, 2013 by Dr. Earl Turner Suicide related behaviors (e.g., suicidal ideation, self-harm, suicide attempt) are becoming more frequent among adolescents and is a major public health issue. Many...
Go With The Flow: 10 Ways to Easily Engage Teenagers
As a professional, engaging teens can be hard. Learn some great tips and tricks to make the whole process a little easier.
10 Ways To Create a Rock Solid Relationship With Your Teen
Sunshine and Hurricanes - November 28th, 2017 by Michelle Meyers Parenting a teen (or tween) isn’t easy. We have certainly heard all the horror stories of defiance, disrespect and general disinterest. But, often such tales of teenage turbulence are wildly exaggerated....
Disrespectful Teens or Tweens – 5 Effective Ways to End the Attitude Today!
Sunshine and Hurricanes - November 28, 2017 by Kira Lewis Does it feel like your disrespectful teens and tweens need an attitude adjustment? The door opens and in walks the tween or teen. You sense their arrival because the energy in the air completely shifts. You can...
Youth Dynamics Offers Unique Program: Substance Abuse Services
Youth Dynamics is working hard to integrate substance abuse services into our local offices so we are better able to "wrap around" youth and families in their recoveries. This is an issue that many families deal with every day. Our Licensed Addictions Counselors are...