Helping Your School-Age Child Cope With Death

By school age, children understand that death is an irreversible event. Yet even though youngsters recognize that death is something more than going to sleep for a long time, they still may have many unanswered questions that they may not verbalize: Where did grandmother go when she died? What is she

Know the Facts About HIV and AIDS

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). While there is no cure for HIV, early diagnosis and treatment are very effective at keeping people healthy. In addition, there are things you can do to prevent getting HIV. Read on to learn more

Helping Your Child Cope With Life

Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how you can help your children be more resilient.

Guidelines for Special Time and Time In—Mental Health Toolkit

“Special time” or “time in” is one-on-one time shared by a child or adolescent and a parent or caregiver. It demonstrates the parent’s or caregiver’s enjoyment of spending time together and offers a break from any tensions or caregiver demands, including those resulting from a child’s or

Discipline and Your Child

As a parent, one of your jobs is to teach your child how to behave. While this can take time, try not to get frustrated when your child does not behave. Instead, learn effective ways to discipline your child. The following is guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to discipline your

Divorce and Children

Whether married, living together, or living apart, most parents hope to remain together when they have a child. Despite those intentions, parental separation and divorce affect nearly half of American families. For many children, separation and divorce can be as difficult as the death of a parent. Children

Depression in Children and Adolescents: Types and Signs

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about depression and what to do if your child seems depressed.

Depression in Children and Adolescents: Treatment

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about how depression is treated in children and adolescents.

Child Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse of children is more common than most people think. About 1 out of 5 girls and 1 out of 10 boys will be sexually abused during their childhood. Parents can take steps to help prevent and recognize sexual abuse in children.

Cyberbullying: What Parents Need to Know

Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about cyberbullying and what parents can do to keep online socializing healthy for their children.