We Are Stronger Together #YDIStrong
So much has changed in the last several weeks. For many of us, it feels like our world has been turned upside down…
Kid’s Don’t Come with an Instruction Manual. Try These Tips to 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…
How Are You Coping in the Wake of Uncertainty?
There is no question that we are currently facing difficult times which are blanketed in uncertainty. For those of you that are feeling anxiety or…
Stressed? Learn How to Manage It for a Healthy & Happy Life
We can’t control everything that is going on around us, but we can control the way we react it. To help you manage stress…
Our Top 10 Quotes to Help You Deal with Life in Today’s World
In order to inspire and help those around us deal with growing anxieties stemming from uncertainty, we are providing ten of our best quotes to…
Online Resources to Help You Make the Most of Your Time at Home
In order to help those who are struggling to fill their new-found one-on-one time with themselves, we are providing free resources which…
Providing Support During a Time of Uncertainty #YDIStrong
During these trying and uncertain times, anxiety, fear, stress, and worry can take over. These feelings manifest simply because of the unknown…
Mental Health Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The following are recommendations published by the World Health Organization on March 6, 2020…
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
A large part of anxiety comes from a sense of what we think we should be able to control, but can’t. Right now, many…
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…
Our Continued Commitment to Montana Children & Families During the COVID-19 Outbreak
At Youth Dynamics, there is nothing more important to us than your health and the broader health of our communities…
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…
North Skyline Youth Home Fosters Resiliency in Montana Youth
Home Manager, Richard Heusel discusses his team’s approach to helping kids get back on their feet so that they can successfully discharge into lower…
We Need More Superheroes
With nearly 4,000 children in the Montana foster care system, our foster parents are true superheroes. They work twenty-four hours, seven days a…
Preventing Depression and Anxiety in Children
According to Harvard researchers, a link also has been found between diet and mental health. In addition, excess consumption of processed foods such as soda…
Therapeutic Activity- What Are Your Strengths?
This crafty self-esteem activity is the perfect tool to use with children who are struggling…
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…
BNSF Railway Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Youth Dynamics to Help Families Pay for Group Home Care
We are so grateful for the support of companies like BNSF who help us to expand our footprint on the state of Montana; making a…
What it Means to Be a Foster Child in the United States
Listen to one man’s story of growing up in the foster care system and how he used it to help other foster children in…
My Anger Volcano
This Anger Volcano helps children identify personal signs of anger and coping strategies…