Helping Parents, Students & Families Achieve Academic Success | Building Educational Foundations | Teacher Resources > Parents > Library

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?

Articles contain the statistics, research, and background to help you make an informed decision.

Websites Often Cause Confusion and Stress in Children

It's important to look at children behaviors online. Studies show complex Web sites cause stress in children who can't navigate them.

How to Deal with Depression that Hurts Your Parenting

Chronic depression can affect your relationship with your child and keep you from fun family activities. Learn how to deal with depression for yourself and your child.

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?

Myths and Facts About Child and Infant Immunizations

Be armed with the facts about child and infant immunizations before you take your child in for doctor exams. Don't fall prey to the myths that can keep you from having a healthy child.

Start Nurturing Child Social Development in the Cradle

Don't wait--child social development begins early. You can start teaching social skills before your child learns to talk. Here are some family ideas on toddler parenting that can teach great social skills.

Getting Your Toddler Ready for Preschool

Try out some family home activities from this list that will get your child ready for preschool. These toddler learning activities are a great way to reduce stress in children and prepare them for the exciting adventure of sc...

Getting Bedwettng Help for Your Child

Nightly wet sheets may cause stress in children and parents, but bedwetting help is available. The first step may be a doctor examination, but then try these tips for putting a stop to bedwetting.

Children and Divorce: Soften the Blow for Kids

The health of parents' relationships will determine the effects of divorce-related stress in children. Soften the blow by being involved and setting good examples. You'll be teaching character and helping your child.

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.

Help Your Kids Transition Through Child Development Stages

Adolescent parenting can be a challenge when children struggle with transitions. The Three T's of Transition can ease stress in children while providing them guidance through child development stages.

Music Education and Childhood Brain Development

Childhood brain development research is singing classical music's praises. It might just be the elixir for reducing stress in children, bumping up scores on standardized tests, and boosting brain growth.

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.

Dealing with Grief: Popular Children's Books Help With Healing

It's always difficult to help a child understand the death of someone close to him. These popular children's books that deal with loss can help you explain about death with pictures and words.

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.

Helping the Shy Child

When a child withdraws, parents stress over child social development issues. A little patience and waiting can help everyone feel happier as the child grows through the phase.

Family Ideas to Build Your Shy Child's Confidence

You want your shy child to open up and feel more relaxed around others. These family ideas and social strategies can help you help her become more confident.

Search by Keyword

Filter by Age

Filter by Grade Level

Browse by Topic