Kids and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Winter or “shoulder seasons” can feel gloomy. If you notice your family struggling with short days and cold temps, here are a few fun ideas you can do together to bring joy to seasonal change.
Advice for Youth Nutrition
It is natural for all students to struggle from time to time in school. There are lots of things you can do at home to support your child.
Advice for kids with learning difficulties
It is natural for all students to struggle from time to time in school. There are lots of things you can do at home to support your child.
Advice for children and teens going through grief and loss
Here are some quick ideas for actions you can take with your child after a passing, or a major change with loved ones like shifting foster care families, divorce, and involvement with the justice system.
Advice for kids learning about their identity
When strong feelings bubble up, the language part of a child’s brain shuts down and they often can’t put words to what they are feeling or think logically.
Parents can help by giving them language and letting them know their feelings are okay.
Advice for kids going back to school
Whether starting a new school, leveling up in grades or a shift in staff – kids of all ages express worry about changes through their behaviors and actions.
Advice for kids building friendships
Activities and tips to help your child determine and develop good friendships when relationships with other kids are feeling hard.
Advice for kids with big feelings
When strong feelings bubble up, the language part of a child’s brain shuts down and they often can’t put words to what they are feeling or think logically.
Parents can help by giving them language and letting them know their feelings are okay.
Advice for talking with kids about community violence
Sometimes getting your child or teen to talk to you can feel a bit uncomfortable. Here are some activities you can do together that can lead to natural conversation and better communication.
Advice for communicating with your child
Sometimes getting your child or teen to talk to you can feel a bit uncomfortable. Here are some activities you can do together that can lead to natural conversation and better communication.