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Emotional Wellness

Read here about ways to support your child’s healthy mental development, build resilience and strengthen relational health so they can grow and thrive. Ask your pediatrician about any concerns and to help connect you to support and resources for your child.

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Prevent Youth Suicide: Remove or Lock Up Lethal Items at Home

Every child can be at risk when it comes to suicide. Here is what parents need to know about keeping their home safe.

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Prevent Youth Suicide: Remove or Lock Up Lethal Items at Home
Suicide Prevention: 12 Things Parents Can Do
Hurricanes & Floods: Taking Care of Your Children and Yourself
Teen Suicide Risk: What Parents Need to Know
How to Talk About Mental Health With Your Child and Their Pediatrician
How to Prepare for a Visit with a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child
Talking With Children About Disasters
7 Holiday Mental Health Tips for Families
How to Talk With Your Child About the Israel-Gaza War
Just Breathe: The Importance of Meditation Breaks for Kids
Coping With Stress and Violence at Home
Helping Children Handle Stress
Your Child’s First Crush
Mental Health Care Providers for Kids: Who's Who
How Families Can Cope with Relocation Stress After a Disaster
Staying Cool When Things Heat Up
Taking a Mental Health Day Off from School: A Pediatrician-Mom’s Perspective
Signs of Overload
How to Talk to Your Children after an Act of Terrorism
Music and Mood
Permission to Unplug: The Health Benefits of Yoga for Kids
Everybody Gets Mad: Helping Your Child Cope with Conflict