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Resources for Families
Find concrete steps to help a struggling child. If your family is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 for the mental health emergency hotline.
Community crisis support
Resources for emergencies and general advice for anxiety, depression, and trauma
My child is troubled by a traumatic event
Trauma is a common and treatable condition by a professional – more than ⅔ of…
My child is experiencing depression
Here are some starting steps to take when your child is experiencing a particularly tough…
My child is experiencing anxiety
When your child is experiencing an anxiety crisis, follow these steps on how you can…
Resources for kids and teens experiencing depression
Kids and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Winter or “shoulder seasons” can feel gloomy. If you notice your family struggling with short…
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…
Advice for kids with big feelings
When strong feelings bubble up, the language part of a child’s brain shuts down and…
My child is experiencing depression
Here are some starting steps to take when your child is experiencing a particularly tough…
Resources for kids and teens experiencing anxiety
Advice for kids with learning difficulties
It is natural for all students to struggle from time to time in school. There…
Advice for kids going back to school
Whether starting a new school, leveling up in grades or a shift in staff –…
Advice for kids building friendships
Activities and tips to help your child determine and develop good friendships when relationships with…
My child is experiencing anxiety
When your child is experiencing an anxiety crisis, follow these steps on how you can…
Resources for kids and teens who have been through a traumatic event
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…
Advice for talking with kids about community violence
Sometimes getting your child or teen to talk to you can feel a bit uncomfortable….
My child is troubled by a traumatic event
Trauma is a common and treatable condition by a professional – more than ⅔ of…
Advice for Bullying
How do I help my child with bullying?Naming that this can be an emotional place…
Resources for kids and teens and their sense of self
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…
Advice for kids going back to school
Whether starting a new school, leveling up in grades or a shift in staff –…
Advice for kids building friendships
Activities and tips to help your child determine and develop good friendships when relationships with…
Advice for kids with big feelings
When strong feelings bubble up, the language part of a child’s brain shuts down and…
Advice for communicating with your child
Sometimes getting your child or teen to talk to you can feel a bit uncomfortable….
Advice for Kids and Change
How do I support my child through change? Help Your Child Process Upcoming Changes: Change…
Advice for change and ways to strengthen your child and family’s stability
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…
Advice for kids going back to school
Whether starting a new school, leveling up in grades or a shift in staff –…
Advice for kids building friendships
Activities and tips to help your child determine and develop good friendships when relationships with…
Advice for kids with big feelings
When strong feelings bubble up, the language part of a child’s brain shuts down and…
Advice for communicating with your child
Sometimes getting your child or teen to talk to you can feel a bit uncomfortable….
Advice for Kids and Change
How do I support my child through change? Help Your Child Process Upcoming Changes: Change…