Connection’s key for raising strong kids! Here are fourteen quotes on the power of the parenting relationship and how to foster it.
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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 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.
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!
How to Embrace Mindful Parenting
Mindful parenting lays the foundation for happy, healthy kids! Learn to embrace these tips, and you can strengthen all of your relationships.
18 Quotes to Help You on the Path to Purposeful Parenting
Here are eighteen of our best quotes to help anyone on their journey to purposeful parenting.
Relax! How to Be a More Mindful Parent
Learn how you can become a more mindful, peaceful parent.
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.
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.
Letter Boards to Celebrate the #MomLife
In order to celebrate the glorious mess that is motherhood, the true dedication of the women we love most, we’re sharing ten of the best motherhood letter boards that we could find.
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.
You’ve Got This! Parenting Quotes to Inspire
Are you looking for a little parenting inspiration? Well, look no further! We’ve got ten of our most powerful parenting quotes to inspire!
Get a Little Earthy! Add Some Greenery to Your Life
To celebrate Earth Day, we would like to offer a few ideas of how you can incorporate more greenery into your daily life.
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.
Help! What to Do When Your Child Isn’t Listening
Are you going to lose your cool? Learn how to get your child to listen in a way that’s effective, doesn’t involve losing your temper, and preserves your relationship with them.
I’m Bored! Smells Like Bonding Time at Home with the Kids
Who hasn’t heard the dreaded words- I’m bored!? Have no fear! We’ve got some great ideas for things to fight boredom that will also promote bonding with your little ones.
It’s Not All Bad! A Return Back to the Family
The current situation doesn’t have to break you or your family. We have a few tips to help you use this time to strengthen your family ties!
10 Tips to Help You Parent Like a Pro!
Let’s be honest, parenting is no easy feat. Kid’s don’t come with instruction manuals…in fact, they are one of the few things that don’t. But have no fear, we are here to make things a little easier for you!
How to Keep Your Teen Busy While They’re Stuck at Home
Stuck inside and looking for some fun activities for your teen to do? Look no further! Here are six ideas to keep your teen entertained and busy!
Tips for Helping Kids Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
In order to support families with children staying at home, we have come up with four tips for parents.
Know the Signs of Teen Dating Violence in Youth
Montana State University graduate student and Youth Dynamics Assistant Area Manager, Kristin Bauwens, explains what adults can look for if they are concerned a teen may be involved in an unhealthy relationship.
She was 11, with an eating disorder. It took her mom to figure it out.
For nearly five months in late 2016 and early 2017, I had a sinking feeling that something was desperately wrong with my 10-year-old daughter, but the doctors and specialists we visited during that time didn’t have any answers.
Back to School Mental Health: Tips for Caregivers of Teens
School is back in session, which can be a stressful time for teens and parents alike. Here are some simple strategies that you and your family can use to help ease back into the school routine.