Keeping Kids Safe
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Children and Mental Health: Is this just a stage?
All children are sad, anxious, irritable, or aggressive at times, and many find it occasionally challenging to sit still, pay attention, or interact with others. In most cases, these are just typical developmental phases. However, such behaviors may also indicate a more serious problem in some children. Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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Family Conversation Starters
Print, cut, and start great family conversations Linn Together’s conversation starter cards offer a fun way to engage your family in discussions. Simply print and cut the conversation card sheets to create an activity where each member draws a question to answer, or selects someone else to respond. It’s a simple activity that strengthens family bonds.
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What Educators Can Do to Help Prevent Underage Drinking and Other Drug Use
School staff members can play a powerful role in the prevention of underage drinkingand drug use among their students. Together, educators and families can work to sendstrong and consistent messages to students about the use of alcohol and other drugs.
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988 Around the U.S.
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
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Build Your Coping Toolbox
A coping toolbox is a collection of skills, techniques, items, and other suggestions that you can turn to assoon as you start to feel anxious or distressed. Source: Mental Health America
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Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events
Every year, children and adolescents experience disasters and other traumatic events. Family, friends, and trusted adults play an essential role in helping youth cope with these experiences. Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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How well do you know your kids?
A fun quiz to try with children and learn something new! Try this fun quiz with your child. Write your answers in the first column, then have your child fill in their responses in the second column. Have fun discussing your answers and learning something new!
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Social Media Tips from Pediatricians for Families
When it comes to helping your children build healthy digital habits, you may not know where to start. Here are some small steps that can make a big difference for your family. Source: Center of Excellence, Social Media and Youth Mental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics
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Addiction: Said No Teen Ever PSA Video
When a young person is struggling with substance use, it’s up to us to notice. Source: National Council for Mental Wellbeing