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#mental health
Warning signs, getting help, and supporting a child who is struggling.
Teens
Why teenagers stay up late, and how to help them get enough sleep
Teens need 8 to 10 hours, but puberty shifts their body clock later while school starts early. It's biology, not laziness. Here's what parents can actually do about it.
Emotional Development
Perfectionism in kids: how to ease the pressure without lowering the bar
Perfectionism has risen among young people, and kids' sense of their parents' expectations has risen with it. Here's how to help a child care about doing well without fearing every mistake.
School Years
Kids and AI chatbots: what parents need to know about "AI friends"
Most teens have already tried an AI companion, and some are using them for real emotional support. Here's what the research says, the risks to watch for, and how to talk about it without panic.
School Years
Could it be ADHD? Signs, diagnosis and what helps
Every child is distractible sometimes. ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that causes problems in more than one setting. Here's what to look for and how diagnosis and treatment work.
Emotional Development
Helping kids through grief: how to talk about death and what to expect
Use clear words like "died," answer questions honestly, and expect grief to come and go. Kids grieve differently than adults, and they do best with steady, honest support.
Emotional Development
Building resilience in kids: what actually helps children bounce back
Resilience isn't a rare trait some kids are born with. It grows from steady relationships, manageable challenges, and chances to solve problems with a safety net nearby.
Emotional Development
Body image and eating disorders: what to say, what to skip, and when to worry
Kids pick up how to feel about their bodies from the world, their phones and the dinner table. Here's how to build a healthier relationship with food and bodies at home, and the signs that mean it's time to get help.
Emotional Development
Mental health warning signs in teens, and how to ask about suicide
Moodiness is normal. Some changes aren't. Here's how to tell the difference, how to ask your teen directly if they're thinking about suicide, and where to get help, including 988.
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