Category: Kids and Mental Health

Little boy dressed up as cowboy with his mom standing behind him

October 14, 2024

3 Ways to Calm Halloween Nerves

Some children embrace spooky season; others may need some help.

Autism, Kids and Mental Health

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Father and young daughter hug

October 11, 2024

6 Ways to Help Children After a Hurricane

Storms cause a lot of big emotions, for you and your kids.

Kids and Mental Health

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elementary-aged boy sits on school bus in a seat by himself, looking out of the window

September 13, 2024

Do These 4 Things If Your Kid ‘Hates’ School

Stay open and use school resources to help your child.

Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

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close-up of children's hands playing in a sensory bin with insect toys

August 12, 2024

Is Play Therapy Right for Your Child?

Your child may express their concerns best through play.

Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health

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Three teenangers lean against a railing in front of a school, all looking at their smart phones.

July 17, 2024

Tips for Parents: Teen Mental Health and Social Media

Discover how social media affects teens and learn ways parents can help.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health

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young teenage boy sits on a couch, talking to a therapist

July 15, 2024

5 Ways to Support Your Child in Therapy

Parents can help treatment with these therapist-provided tips.

Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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Teenaged boy sits on couch, smiling and talking to his mom

April 24, 2024

4 Expert Tips for Raising a Resilient Kid

Challenges are inevitable. Here are ways to help your child be ready.

Kids and Mental Health

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Mom and elementary-aged daughter work together to prepare a salad in a brightly-lit kitchen

February 26, 2024

5 Ways for Parents to Raise Healthier Children

Teach your child the habits of a healthy life. Start with these tips from a pediatrician.

Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, Wellness

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teenage boy looks at his reflection in a bathroom mirror

February 8, 2024

Do’s and Don’ts: Promoting Healthy Body Image in Teens

Psychologists share what to do—and what to avoid—to help kids through a tricky time.

Adolescents, Eating Disorders, Kids and Mental Health

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Provider, with back to camera, holds stethoscope up to young adolescent boy's chest to listen to his heart.

July 17, 2023

4 Reasons to Schedule a Summer Well Visit for Your Child

Checking in with their doctor is valuable whether your child plays sports or not.

Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

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college-aged girl carries a laundry basket out of the trunk of a car while her dad carries a grocery bag

July 5, 2023

Help Your Teen Prepare for Mental Health Challenges at College

Talk openly about mental health and offer your support before school starts.

Adolescents, Kids and Mental Health

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middle-school aged girl sits on couch, talking to adult who is out of frame

May 11, 2023

How Parents and Schools Can Work Together to Support Mental Health

Schools often can help if parents inform the right people.

Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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