The Reality of Foster Care in Montana
Every child deserves a loving home. You can make a difference, become a foster parent…
Change- A Constant in a World of Uncertainty
Change is hard for everyone! Learn how to cope with it so that you can become the very best version of you…
What Do I Do? How To Support Someone Who’s Struggling
Supporting those who are struggling can be hard. If this is something that doesn’t come naturally to you, have no fear! We have a…
Worried? How to Break Free from Uncertainty
We’re truly grappling with uncertain times at the moment. Learn how to cope with that uncertainty so that you can be the very best…
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, nearly 4,000 kids will be in our state’s foster care system. A number that’s increased over 80% since…
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…
Can't Sleep? Pro Tips to Battle Insomnia
Roughly 60 million Americans struggle with insomnia each year. Have no fear though, we have a few tips and tricks to help you sleep through…
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…
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…
Loneliness Epidemic? What It Is and Why It Matters
A recent survey by Cigna shows that over 50% Americans are lonely. In fact, a whopping 54% of those polled felt like there was no…
Grief- Is That What This Is?
If you’ve been wondering what that confusing, painful ache in your chest is, it might very well be grief. For those that are struggling…
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…
I’m Spiraling! How to Tame that Anxious Brain
Who hasn’t experienced anxiety at one point or another? For those who have struggled, we’ve got some tips to help you tame that…
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…
That’s My Bubble! The Case for Personal Space
Getting started on learning how to set healthy boundaries is the first step on your path to a happier, healthier life. So, for those who…
Child Sexual Abuse- A Betrayal of the Innocent
In the United States, 1 out of every 5 children will be sexually assaulted before their eighteenth birthday. To illustrate that statistic: in a class…
YDI Values- What Does Open and Respectful Communication Really Mean?
Care Manager, Candice Maurer, discusses the importance of the YDI core value of open and respectful communication…