ADHD
ADHD PARENTING: BEHAVIOR & DISCIPLINE
This site helps parents understand how the brain of an ADD / ADHR operates differently and discusses why traditional forms of discipline may not work. The site provides a variety of discipline practices that may be more effective for youth with ADHD.
QUICK GUIDE TO ADHD
ADHD: what it is, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, how it is treated, and risk for other disorders.
SUMMER SUCCESS KIT FOR KIDS WITH ADHD
Learn how to provide structure and support for kids with ADHD to thrive during summer break.
ADHD ACROSS LIFE SPAN INFOGRAPHIC
This infographic outlines key challenges and treatment considerations for ADHD across different life stages—from preschool to adulthood.
ADHD AWARENESS FACTS
This document outlines seven essential facts about ADHD, emphasizing its legitimacy, prevalence, complexity, and treatment.
AUTISM
A GUIDE TO SAFELY WORKING WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Prevention and education safety guide for autistic children.
TEACH KIDS ABOUT AUTISM
“What’s Up with Nick?” is a colorful, kid-friendly booklet that tells the story of a new student, a boy with autism named Nick, through the eyes of a typical peer.
HELPING AUTISTIC KIDS TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD
Article on tips to help autistic children learn independent living skills to transition into adulthood.
THE AUTISM EXPERIENCE
Introduction to understanding autism symptoms, prevalance, and treatment.
TRANSITION TOOL KIT
The Transition Tool Kit covers self-advocacy skills, legal issues, housing, and employment options.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY PARTY IDEAS
Tips for throwing inclusive (and fun!) kids’ parties.
ISOLATION
POSITIVE PARENTING IN COVID-19 ISOLATION
Evidence-based resources for parents and caregivers to support their children's growth during Covid-19.
IDN TRAINING FAMILIES & FRIENDS AS ALLIES-SUPPORTING LGBTQ YOUTH RESOURCES
This advisory calls attention to the importance of social connection for individual health as well as on community-wide metrics of health and well-being, and conversely the significant consequences when social connection is lacking.
MENTAL HEALTH
HOW TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH WITH YOUR CHILD & THEIR PEDIATRICIAN
Guide to discussing concerns about your child's mental health with a pediatrician.
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19 SCHOOL RETURNS
A guide to how parents can help their children navigate their feelings during school reopenings.
HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT THEIR CHILD THROUGH COVID-19 LOSSES
A psychologist's advice on helping your children process loss & grief during the coronavirus pandemic.enings.
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION
Explains what depression is, how to recognize the differences between mild, moderate, and severe clinical depression, and when to seek help for depression.
WHAT IS NEURODIVERSITY?
There’s no “correct” way for the brain to work. Instead, there is a wide range of ways that people perceive and respond to the world, and these differences are to be embraced and encouraged.
SIGNS OF TRAUMA IN CHILDREN
Signs to watch for in children in the weeks and months after a traumatic event. This site also provides tips on how you can help your child deal with trauma.
BLACK MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
This resource highlights a wide range of culturally responsive mental health organizations dedicated to supporting the well‑being of Black individuals, families, and communities through education, advocacy, healing‑centered services, and identity‑affirming care. It offers pathways to support, connection, and crisis assistance, emphasizing that Black mental health matters and that help is available.
ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE: FREE Depression Education & Suicide Prevention
Erika’s Lighthouse offers free, evidence-informed depression education and suicide‑prevention programs for schools, giving educators ready-to-use lessons, family resources, and youth empowerment tools. Their mission is to ensure every student has the knowledge, skills, and support to recognize depression early and seek help.
HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION
Learn how to support friends and family suffering from depression.
INFANT MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT
Do you ever wonder what goes on in your baby’s mind? Are you worried about being a good parent to your young child? During the early years of life, babies are forging their first relationships and developing emotionally, socially, and cognitively, which serve as the foundation for the rest of their lives. Through these pivotal years, how can you make sure your child grows to become the best version of herself? This toolkit addresses Infant Mental Health, an integral component of raising a healthy child, and provides resources and practical tips for you to better understand your child, foster a positive parent-child relationship, and exercise personal self-care.
GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES - Parents & Caregivers
Information, tips, and more resources for parents and caregivers who are supporting children and teens in their grief.
MENTAL HEALTH, DRUG, OR ALCOHOL ISSUES: HELPING YOUR CHILD | SAMHSA
This page provides guidance for parents on supporting their children through challenges related to mental health, substance use, or alcohol issues.
ANXIETY IN CHILDREN
This page reviews the effectiveness and safety of treatments for childhood anxiety disorders, including psychotherapy, medications, and their combination.
NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS INITIATIVE (NCTSI) | SAMHSA
This page introduces the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI), which aims to improve access to trauma-focused care and raise awareness about the impact of trauma on children, adolescents, and their families.
UNDERSTANDING CHILD TRAUMA
This document provides guidance on implementing trauma-informed approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding trauma and its impact to create supportive environments for recovery.
IDN TRAINING FAMILIES & FRIENDS AS ALLIES - Supporting LGBTQ Youth Resources
This document provides links and resources.
MENTAL HEALTH & PROTECTIVE LAWS
Research has linked linked protective laws to positive mental health for LGBTQ people.
ONLINE SAFETY
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
Tips from the US Department of Justice to help protect children online.
INFOGRAPHIC: KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
Info on tech fixes and healthy online habits to keep kids safe online.
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEXTING
How to talk to your teens about the dangers of oversharing online.
MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA STRESS WITH MINDFULNESS
Learn why social media can make teens stressed, how mindfulness can help with stress, and what types of mindfulness activities teens can try.
HOW TO TALK WITH TEENS ABOUT DATING IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA - KVC West Virginia
This guide helps parents understand how teens navigate relationships in the digital age, offering practical tips for fostering healthy communication, setting boundaries, and supporting safe online behavior. It provides straightforward strategies to help families talk openly about dating, technology, and emotional well‑being.
PANDEMIC
VIDEOS: INVISIBLE SCARS
How Covid-19 could worsen America’s childhood trauma crisis.
INTERVIEW: YOUR QUESTIONS ON CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DURING THE PANDEMIC
An hour-long interview with the head of Harvard's Child Development Center on the impact of the pandemic on children and strategies to reduce the negative impact.
LEARNING FROM HOME DURING COVID-19
8 tips for fostering children's self regulation and promoting creativity.
TECHNOLOGY & INTERACTIVE MEDIA AS TOOLS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Position statement on the impact and use of digital learning tools with children by the National Association for the Education of Young Children & the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning.
SOCIAL STORY ABOUT COVID
A Social Story that explains Covid-19 for children.
SUPPORTING KIDS DURING THE COVID CRISIS
Tips for supporting and protecting children during the COVID pandemic.
SUPPORTING TEENAGERS & YOUNGER ADULTS DURING COVID CRISIS
Tips for parents with older children at home during the COVID pandemic.
HOLIDAYS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Tips for celebrating the holidays during the COVID pandemic. Learn ways to reduce stress, help kids cope, and implement new holiday traditions.
PARENTING
PARENT COACHING - Parent Guidance
ParentGuidance.org’s Parent Coaching program offers free, confidential support from trained parenting coaches, along with therapist-created content to help caregivers navigate their child’s mental health challenges. The program includes weekly video calls, 24/7 messaging, mood tracking, and self-paced learning roadmaps tailored to each family's needs.
STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER BREAK
Learn why structure is essential for kids during summer break, how families can provide structure for kids, and how families should handle behavior issues over summer break.
TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT MONEY
Teaching children about money early helps them develop good habits like setting limits on spending and resisting impulse buys.
PARENTS GUIDE FOR SCHOOL TRANSITIONS
This quick‑guide from the Human Rights Campaign offers parents step‑by‑step support for navigating a transgender or non‑binary child’s in‑school social transition, including planning, communicating with school staff, and understanding student rights. It provides practical tools, checklists, and best‑practice guidance to help families and schools create safe, affirming environments for transitioning students.
TIP 1: THE END IN MIND | Going Back to School as a Family
Begin your day with the end in mind
When you hear the words, "back to school," it's difficult NOT to think of your basic school supplies. Understandable! But this five-part series will provide you with five tips for how to go back to school as a FAMILY. Parents and family members, this one's for you and your kiddos!
TIP 2: USE YOUR WORDS | Going Back to School as a Family
Let nothing get in the way of saying those important words
When you hear the words, "back to school," it's difficult NOT to think of your basic school supplies. Understandable! But this five-part series will provide you with five tips for how to go back to school as a FAMILY. Parents and family members, this one's for you and your kiddos!
TIP 3: GO TO BED | Going Back to School as a Family
Ensure that you and your family get the adequate rest you need
When you hear the words, "back to school," it's difficult NOT to think of your basic school supplies. Understandable! But this five-part series will provide you with five tips for how to go back to school as a FAMILY. Parents and family members, this one's for you and your kiddos!
TIP 4: CONSISTENCY AND ROUTINES | Going Back to School as a Family
Establish consistency and routines for yourself and your family
When you hear the words, "back to school," it's difficult NOT to think of your basic school supplies. Understandable! But this five-part series will provide you with five tips for how to go back to school as a FAMILY. Parents and family members, this one's for you and your kiddos!
TIP 5: A CODE WORD FOR HELP | Going Back to School as a Family
Establish a signal for help when you need it from those in your circle
When you hear the words, "back to school," it's difficult NOT to think of your basic school supplies. Understandable! But this five-part series will provide you with five tips for how to go back to school as a FAMILY. Parents and family members, this one's for you and your kiddos!
WHAT EVERY PARENT OR CAREGIVER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT TEENAGE BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
How can you understand teenage brain development and promote healthy behavior in the teens in your care? Visit this link to explore how caregivers can work through challenges with their teens and celebrate this big developmental stage.
CDC - ACEs Resources
A plethora of CDC ACEs resources including fast facts, videos, information about risk and protective factors, prevention strategies, how you can help youth at risk for ACEs, the CDC-Kaiser ACE study, funded research, and more.
WHAT IS COMPLEX TRAUMA: A Resource Guide for Youth and Those Who Care About Them
Information about complex trauma, how it can impact youth, both good and harmful coping strategies, and ways to improve. This guide is for youth who have experienced complex trauma or who know someone who has. Educators, caregivers, and other adults can also use the guide to have conversations with youth about complex trauma.
FAITH-BASED RESOURCES
To support positive and effective parenting practices.
TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS: 5 CONVERSATION GOALS
Research suggests that one of the most important factors in healthy child development is a strong, open relationship
with a parent.
WHY YOU SHOULD TALK WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
Though it may not always seem like it, children really hear their parents’ concerns, which is why it’s important that parents discuss the risks of using alcohol and other drugs.
WHY SMALL CONVERSATIONS MAKE A BIG IMPRESSION
Talking to your child at an early age about drinking is the first step toward keeping them alcohol-free. But as they enter junior high and high school, the pressure to try alcohol increases. It's important to continue the conversation throughout adolescence.
ANSWERING YOUR CHILD’S TOUGH QUESTIONS
Because some questions can be difficult to answer, it is important to be prepared. The following are some common questions
and answers about underage drinking and other drugs.
IMPAIRED DRIVING: TALK WITH YOUR KIDS
Impaired driving is entirely preventable. Know the facts, and talk with your kids about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
WHY YOUR CHILD MIGHT START DRINKING ALCOHOL OR USING OTHER DRUGS
Help empower and boost your child’s confidence by teaching them realistic ways to say “no” to alcohol and other drugs.
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHILD IS DRINKING ALCOHOL OR USING OTHER DRUGS
Although the following signs may indicate that your child has a problem with alcohol or other drugs, some also reflect normal growing pains. Research shows that drinking or other drug use problems are more likely if you notice several of these signs at the same time, if they occur suddenly, or if some of them are extreme in nature.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM DRINKING ALCOHOL OR USING OTHER DRUGS
Be aware of potential risk factors and what to do to help prevent your child from drinking or using drugs.
THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNDERAGE DRINKING
Over the last several decades, scientific understanding and knowledge of the dangers of underage drinking have increased substantially. Underage drinking is associated with various negative consequences for children and can affect and endanger the lives of those aroundthem.
“TALK. THEY HEAR YOU.”® FAMILY AGREEMENT FORM
The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and other substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address these issues with their children early and often.
RACISM
ANTI-RACISM FOR KIDS
An age-by-age guide on talking to your kids about racism.
ANTI-RACISM FOR KIDS
An age-by-age guide on talking to your kids about racism.
ANTI-RACISM FOR KIDS
An age-by-age guide on talking to your kids about racism.
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT RACIAL BIAS
Strategy guide for parents to help children understand racial bias.
TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT RACISM & VIOLENCE
This article outlines why it is important to talk to kids about racism, provides tips for talking to kids about racism, and offers suggestions on what to do if your child asks questions that you cannot answer.
Helping Youth Handle Stress
RESILIENCE
SESAME STREET PRESENTS HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE
Guide for families, caregivers, and children on building healthy physical and mental habits.
VIDEO: RAISING RESILIENT KIDS
A video series that helps parents tackle common parenting concerns around social-emotional health in children.
RESILIENCE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF INFANTS & TODDLERS
These resources from The Devereux Center for Resilient Children provide parents and families with ideas, activities, strategies and resources that promote resilience and social and emotional health in infants and toddlers.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING TOOLKIT FOR PARENT CHAMPIONS
This toolkit is a quick guide for parents and caregivers to share accurate information in support of SEL in our children’s schools and communities. Use these tools to ground conversations in facts and data, dispel misinformation, and advocate for high-quality social, emotional, and academic learning.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
SIGNS OF SUICIDE
Guide for parents on suicide prevention.
TEEN SUICIDE RISK FACTORS
Learn when you should take talk about suicide seriously, what signs of suicide you should watch for, and protective factors against teen suicide.
RISK FACTORS, PROTECTIVE FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
What leads to suicide, risk factors, protective factors, warning signs, and what to do if you are concerned.
ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE: FREE Depression Education & Suicide Prevention
Erika’s Lighthouse offers free, evidence-informed depression education and suicide‑prevention programs for schools, giving educators ready-to-use lessons, family resources, and youth empowerment tools. Their mission is to ensure every student has the knowledge, skills, and support to recognize depression early and seek help.