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Supporting Healthy Development

Parents and caregivers can help kids learn ways to deal with tough situations — even before those situations come up.

Kids with mental health or learning challenges often benefit from extra help learning these important skills.

Parents can also set a positive example by having calm, open conversations with kids about topics that might be difficult.

  • Supporting Kids Through Challenges
  • Building Healthy Habits
  • Tips for Big Talks
  • Parenting Strategies
  • Reading With Children

Supporting Kids Through Challenges

  • What Are Adjustment Disorders?
  • How to Help Kids Deal With Embarrassment
  • How to Help Kids Learn to Fail
  • Mental Health in Kids With Chronic Illness
  • Helping Kids With Flexible Thinking
  • Helping Kids Who Are Immature
  • How Early Puberty Affects Children’s Mental Health
  • How to Help Kids Deal With Rejection

Building Healthy Habits

  • Encouraging Good Sleep Habits
  • Finding the Balance With After-School Activities
  • Healthy Limits on Video Games
  • Media Guidelines for Kids of All Ages
  • Should Kids Take Mental Health Days?
  • The Benefits of Boredom
  • 10 Tips for Raising Grateful Kids
  • Tips for Raising Generous Children

Tips for Big Talks

  • How to Talk to Kids About Sex and Consent
  • How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Use
  • Kids and Climate Anxiety
  • Helping Children Cope With Frightening News
  • Talking to Kids About Money

Parenting Strategies

  • How to Ask What Kids Are Feeling
  • What Is Co-Regulation?
  • How to Model Healthy Coping Skills
  • When to Push Your Children
  • Supporting vs Enabling

Reading With Children

  • 77 Children’s Books About Mental Health
  • Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child?
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