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Topic: Depression and Mental Health

Everyone in the family suffers when one member struggles with depression or stress. Depression and mental health issues don’t have to be a mystery. What can you do to educate yourself and face the challenge with confidence?

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Adolescent Behaviors: Does Your Teen Have a Panic Disorder?

Some adolescent behaviors and symptoms point to a panic disorder and possible agoraphobia. Learn what to look for and how to respond.

Parent-Teacher Communication: What Teachers Wish Parents Knew

Teachers welcome parent involvement in education. There are things, though, that they wish parents knew so that they could be better partners. This article contains 20 pieces of advice that teachers have for parents.

Stress in Children: Reactions to Traumatic Events

Children can suffer the aftershocks of trauma for a long time. How can you tell when children behaviors are healthy reactions to a traumatic event or if stress in children calls for professional help?

Moving in the Middle: School Transition Causes Stress in Children

When a student in high school questions making a mid-year transition, his parents found themselves working with schools to develop academic and social strategies that can work for anyone making a school move.

Helping Kids Make Sense of Violence and Bad News on TV

Give your children unlimited access to the news on television and violence -- graphic and disturbing -- will be part of their daily life. It's a scary world out there. Kids need their parents' help to make sense of what they ...

Moving: How to Reduce Stress in Children When Making a Transition

On the list of life's most stressful events, moving is right up there near the top. Read one mom's advice on how to help kids deal with the emotions and the logistics of a cross-country move.

Overcoming School Phobia Issues in Children

School phobia issues in children can puzzle parents. Try to find out if your child is experiencing any types of bullying, having trouble with classwork, or is manipulating you.

Grief Issues in Children Require Tender Guidance

Grief issues in children vary widely with the ages and child development stages of the youngsters. Understanding these needs can help adults respond appropriately.

Stress in Children: The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Disasters like Hurricane Katrina, which struck Louisiana in August 2005, are hard for children to understand. Learn ways parents can help decrease stress in children in the face of tragedy.

Girls Who Bully: What, When, Where, Why, and How

Many types of bullying and social violence occur among girls. Ignoring it puts all our kids at risk. Learn why girls bully and how you can help your child understand and combat bullying.

Bullying Information Resource List for Girls

Discover the best resources for bullying information to help your daughter deal with a bully or stop being one. You will find everything you need to stop bullying now, including books, Web sites, and seminars.

Boys Who Bully: What, When, Where, Why, and How

Just because we know that many types of bullying occur at our kids’ schools doesn’t mean this type of social violence is harmless. Far from it! Learn why boys bully and how you can help your son if he is a victim of bullying.

Bullying Information Resource List for Boys

Discover the best resources for helping boys deal with bullies and for schools and communities to stop bullying before it starts. You’ll find various resources, including books, Web sites, seminars, and curricula.

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