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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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How to Deal with Depression in Your Child

For children, behavior often communicates what they are feeling. Parents can learn how to deal with depression in their child by understanding the signs and taking action.

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 ...

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.

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.

Teenager's Stories: What I Learned the Hard Way about Teenage Peer Pressure

One student shares her real-life story filled with advice for teenagers on how to identify real friends. She shares how teenage peer pressure destroyed a friendship and caused other problems.

What I Learned the Hard Way about a Parent Leaving

A parent leaving can cause teenagers problems and stress. Megan Mitchell has been there. She offers advice for teenagers on how to deal with depression, stress, and other related problems brought on by a parent's absence.

Youth Suicide

In 2004, youth suicide was the third leading cause of death among young people ages ten to twenty-four. Learn more facts about youth suicide. Knowledge can aid prevention.

Is It Depression or Typical Teenage Behavior?

Teenagers can be so moody it may be difficult for parents to distinguish between depression and typical teenage behavior. Learn the warning signs of depression here.

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.

What Is Cyber Bullying and How Can I Protect My Daughter?

Using computers and cell phones to torment others is putting teens at risk of cyber bullying. This article on cyber bullying is a must-read for every parent.

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.

What Is Cyber Bullying and How Can I Protect My Son?

Find out what cyber bullying is and why this form of bullying can be so attractive to bullies. This article on cyber bullying is a must-read for every parent because computers and cell phones put all teens at risk of cyber bu...

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.

Real Life Story: Mean Girls Rule

Bullying can cause stress in children, especially when you’re in a group that bullies and are trying to get out. Here’s one girl’s struggle for freedom.

When Is Bullying Sexual Harassment?

Cross-gender bullying and sexual harassment are serious issues for kids. Flirting is normal teenage behavior, but what happens when teens cross the line?

Teens, Body Image, and Self-esteem

This article on body image explores how to tell the difference between normal teenage behavior and actions that are cause for concern. The article goes on to explain what to do if your teen’s behavior is worrisome.

Eating Disorder Facts for Parents of Middle School Girls

If you have a teenage or preteen girl, you will want to read the alarming gender behavior statistics about eating disorders and other adolescent behaviors that are presented in this article.

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