How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it’s important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together. Read more ›
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Sitting Around Harmful To Teens’ Mental Health
A study looking at the mental health of children found that even an hour of light activity each day can lower their risk for depression entering adulthood. Read more ›
Top 5 Strategies All Parents Need to Know to Foster Mental Health [presentation] [video]
It is estimated that 1 in 5 children experience mental health challenges. What can you as a parent do support your child’s mental health? Learn five simple strategies that you can incorporate into your family life to encourage mental wellness in your child. Read more ›
Anywhere USA: Addressing the Teen Mental Health Epidemic
Written by Dawn Foreman, coordinator of marketing, communications and community engagement for the Cambrian School District in San Jose
By seventh grade, Zachary Nimmo had meticulously mapped out his future to the tiniest detail — take every engineering course offered at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, attend Las Positas Community College for two years, transfer to Cal Poly to earn an engineering degree, then move to Seattle. His friends called him a hybrid — an excellent soccer and lacrosse athlete and a self-proclaimed geek — passionate about computers, coding and comic books. But something started to change in eighth grade, and his parents were concerned with his darkening behavior. Read more ›
The Science of Helping Out
Much of the scientific research on resilience — which is our ability to bounce back from adversity — has shown that having a sense of purpose, and giving support to others, has a significant impact on our well-being. Read more ›
Managing Stress with Mindfulness Strategies [presentation] [video]
Our kids are confronted with demands, full schedules, social pressures and even world events that result in stress. All children respond to stress in different ways – some responses are more productive than others. Discover how you can help your kids develop habits and responses that reduce their worries with mindfulness strategies. Read more ›
When a Child’s Emotions Spike, How Can a Parent Find Their Best Self?
In good times and in hard times, parents can take steps to help their children strengthen their emotional competence. Read more ›
How to Adapt to a Stressful Situation
Often when people face a new and stressful situation, they feel overwhelmed at the thought that they may have to deal with this stress for an extended period of time.
The good news is that there are things that can be done to mitigate the stress of virtually any situation, even if the situation itself is there to stay for a while. Read more ›
How Sleep Helps Teens Deal With Social Stress
A new Michigan State University study found that a good night’s sleep does adolescents good — beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate sleep can help teens navigate challenging social situations. Read more ›
Reddit Teams Up With Crisis Text Line to Support Users Who May Be Suicidal or at Risk of Self-Harm
On March 4, 2020, Reddit announce that is has joined forces with Crisis Text Line, a text message based crisis support hotline, to provide counseling to users who might be at risk of self harm. Anyone on Reddit can now flag a fellow user who they think might be struggling with self-harm or suicide based on something they post on the site. Read more ›
