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  • Health Care Providers: Social Workers for Parents


    Social workers are mental health providers. They’re trained to evaluate and address each family’s unique emotional and social needs.

  • Functional Abdominal Pain for Parents


    Functional abdominal pain is lasting belly pain that doesn't respond to treatment. Many school-age kids have it at some point, but get better without lasting problems.

  • Child Abuse for Parents


    Child abuse — whether it's physical, sexual, emotional, medical, or another type — can harm kids in many ways. Learn how to spot the signs of child abuse.

  • Phobias for Kids


    A phobia is strong fear of something. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Why Do People Get Depressed? for Teens


    There's no one reason why people get depressed - many different things can play a role. Find out more about the things that can trigger depression.

  • Coping With Sad Feelings for Kids


    Everyone feels sad sometimes. This slideshow has tips on what to do to help sad feelings ease away.

  • School Counselors for Kids


    School counselors know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges.

  • Parent–Teacher Conferences: Tips for Teachers for Parents


    Conducting effective conferences can boost family involvement in your classroom and help promote positive outcomes for you, your students, and your school. Here's what to do before, during, and after the meeting. This article is for educators.

  • Taking Your Child to a Therapist for Parents


    Many children and teens have problems that affect how they feel, act, or learn. Going to therapy helps them cope better, feel better, and do better.

  • Childhood Depression: What Parents Need to Know for Parents


    When a sad or bad mood lasts for weeks or longer and there are other changes in a child’s behavior, it might be depression. Learn the signs of depression and what parents can do to help their child.

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