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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.
Drop the Labels! Kids Shine When We Focus on Strengths
When mental health providers focus on strengths rather than labels and deficits, excellent outcomes happen for kids!
Pride Month: Trauma-Informed Service Starts with Openness & Understanding
June is Pride Month and a time to spread awareness! Here are five ways that mental health providers can support LGBTQIA+ youth.
5 Tips for Parenting Kids with PTSD
No shortage of trauma touches the lives of our kids today. Learn more about PTSD and how to care for children experiencing it.
20 Quotes Painting Life with Schizophrenia
What’s schizophrenia? Here are twenty quotes that illustrate the condition and the experience of those who live with it.
17 Quotes Illustrating Life with Bipolar Disorder
What’s bipolar disorder? Here are seventeen quotes that illustrate the condition and the experience of those who live with it.
Building on the 7 Cs of Resilience to Help Kids Soar
Want to build strong kids? The 7Cs serve as the foundation for resilience, and when we leverage them in parenting, children thrive!
17 Quotes on Childhood Trauma & Healing
Childhood trauma touches many of our lives. Here are seventeen quotes that illustrate its impact and the journey to healing.
4 Tips to Help Kids Impacted by Trauma Feel Safe & Heal
Parenting kids with a trauma history isn’t always straightforward. Here are four tips to help them feel safe and heal.
4 Tips to Help Kids with Anxiety
Does your child struggle with anxiety? Here are a few tips to help you coach them through those anxious feelings!
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.
Rough Waters Ahead! A Guide to Raising Teens
Raising teens is hard! Here are twelve of YDI’s best quotes to guide you in parenting through the teenage years.
How to Reduce Holiday Stress & Anxiety in Kids
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.
Moving with Kids: How to Support Their Mental Health
Moving is hard for kids! Yet, often necessary. Learn how to help your children adjust and thrive in the face of change!
Are You Alright? Childhood Depression vs. Typical Sadness
When it comes to kids, sometimes it can be hard to know the difference between typical sadness and depression.
Not Dumb! Kids with ADHD Are Misunderstood
Roughly 1 in 10 kids struggle with ADHD. Many are misunderstood, leading them to not get the tools they need to thrive.
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.
Trauma- Its Roots Run Deep into American Culture
The weight of childhood trauma sits heavily on our nation. Learn about it’s effects and how you can impact the future of our most vulnerable population.
Can Childhood Trauma Make You Sick?
Trauma has a huge impact on us. Learn more about this important topic and how you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.
Survey Shows Montana Families Hit Hard by Pandemic
The University of Montana recently published a survey showing the true nature of the devastation in Montana left in the wake of this pandemic.
Addiction Doc Says: It’s Not the Drugs. It’s the Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Learn more about the intimate link between trauma and ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking, aka addiction.
It Almost Broke Me. Confessions of a Foster Care Worker
At any given time, roughly 3,000 kids will be in our state’s foster care system. A number that at one point had increased over 80% since I started my career in children’s services a little over seven years ago.
Teen’s Memoir of Depression- “It’s an Invisible Monster”
Jaeda’s story about her battle with depression and recovery is powerful. It’s a reminder to those who are struggling that you aren’t alone.
Times Are Tough! Don’t Forget Kids Are Struggling Too!
It’s important to recognize when kids are struggling so that we’re able to support them. Here are five signs that your child may be struggling with grief.
The Impact of Stress & How You Can Avoid It Breaking You Down
Learn how stress impacts our communities, mental health, and what you can do to prevent it’s negative effects.
Betrayal. Learn the Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
In the United States, 1 in 5 children will be sexually assaulted before their eighteenth birthday. April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month— the perfect time to educate yourself on this critical topic.