As a mental health professional, I am often asked how to manage changes occurring within the family system that are impacting kids.  Although there are a wide variety of changes that can occur (e.g., parental divorce or separation, a move, the birth or adoption of a new sibling) as well as many other things, there are a few tips that are consistently helpful in almost any situation involving change.

We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!

BIO Girls is a 100% volunteer-facilitated program. That being said, we have some pretty incredible volunteers. We can’t wait to share as many as we can with you. Check out this highlighted volunteer!

BIO Girls’ 2023 Find Your Kind 5K, presented by Essentia Health, was a huge success! Check out our full race recap!

BIO Girls is a 100% volunteer-facilitated program. That being said, we have some pretty incredible volunteers. We can’t wait to share as many as we can with you. Check out this highlighted volunteer!

BIO Girls is a 100% volunteer-facilitated program. That being said, we have some pretty incredible volunteers. We can’t wait to share as many as we can with you. Check out this highlighted volunteer!

Connection, a module about healthy relationships, was the third BIO Girls Teen Program to be piloted. This module ran weekly in five two-hour sessions from March through April. The sessions covered the self, changing family dynamics, friends, dating, and social media.

We are so grateful for each opportunity we get to spread the BIO Girls mission and grant dollars are another way our generous region makes this possible. Check out this month’s grant highlights!

BIO Girls is a 100% volunteer-facilitated program. That being said, we have some pretty incredible volunteers. We can’t wait to share as many as we can with you. Check out this highlighted volunteer!

Dr. Erin Haugen is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant. She is joining us again for an episode covering growth mindset and tools to help your teen adopt this mindset when it comes to extracurricular activities.

Dr. Ender Raghib is a Pediatrician and the owner of Pinnacle Health Care. In this episode, Ender covers the topic of technology use in families.

Melissa Dahl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Mindful Healing & Consulting. In this episode, Melissa covers the topic of suicide.

The Weinmann Family episode includes four Weinmann family members. Kaaryn is an Elementary School teacher who is mentoring for her third year with BIO Girls. She’s joined by her three daughters.

Dr. Stephanie Hanson is a Pediatrician. In this episode, Dr. Hanson covers the state of mental health in girls in North Dakota and what she sees in her line of work, how she discovered BIO Girls, and her personal experience with the program.

Dr. Erin Haugen is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant.  In this episode, Erin covers the topic of high-achieving girls, with tangible takeaways for parents on how to support them.

Jennifer is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife at Essentia Health.  In this episode, Jen covers the many connections between nutrition and mental health and shares tips for parents, families, and individuals alike. 

BIO Girls to team with Essentia Health to host the annual Find Your Kind 5K and Youth Run in May.

The Matto Foundation has partnered with Dakota Medical Foundation in launching a new video series, “Building Resilient Kids.”

BIO Girls is a 100% volunteer-facilitated program. That being said, we have some pretty incredible volunteers. We can’t wait to share as many as we can with you. Check out this highlighted volunteer!

BIO Girls is a 100% volunteer-facilitated program. That being said, we have some pretty incredible volunteers. We can’t wait to share as many as we can with you. Check out this highlighted volunteer!