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Drugs and Alcohol

Talking with your teen about Marijuana- by SAMHSA

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Talking with your teen about Vaping- by SAMHSA

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Talking with your teen about Marijuana- by SAMHSA

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Talking with your teen about Alcohol and other drugs- by SAMHSA

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Dating

Dating During the Pandemic | Child Mind InstituteHow parents can promote healthy relationships for teens and young adults during a time of social distancing.

Eating Disorder

What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?Feeling anxious about the way you look is a hallmark of adolescence. Kids with BDD experience something much more extreme.

Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders | Child Mind InstituteEvidence shows that family-based treatment (or FBT) for eating disorders is the quickest way for an underweight child to return to a healthy weight.

Eating Disorders in College Students | Child Mind InstituteWhy the first years away from home are a perfect storm for anorexia and bulimia. Eating Disorders and college, what to look for.

What Is an Eating Disorder and When to WorryExtreme dieting should be a red flag, but kids at risk also have a distorted sense of how they look — they may really think they're fat when they're painfully thin — and a fixation on their appearance.

Boys and Eating Disorders | Child Mind InstituteEating disorders are more common in boys than is commonly thought, but they appear differently in boys than in girls, so they are often overlooked.

Symptom Checker

The Child Mind Institute Symptom CheckerWorried about your Child?

Screen time

Why Watch TV With Your Tween or Teen | Child Mind InstituteFind out how watching shows together and discussing content with tweens and teens can have big benefits, from bonding to correcting misconceptions.

Screen Time During the Coronavirus Crisis | Child Mind InstituteTips for managing your child's screen time now that everything from school to birthday parties is happening online.

The Benefits of Watching TV With Young Children | Child Mind InstituteLearn how to make screen time a valuable learning experience for your child by watching together and interacting with the content of electronic media.

Managing Social Media Stress with Mindfulness | Child Mind InstituteSocial Media Stress? From boosting self-esteem to being more aware, mindfulness might be the answer for teens and adults who want to stay connected.

How to Help Kids Deal With CyberbullyingShared in partnership with Common Sense Media Cyberbullying is the use of digital-communication tools (such as the Internet and cell phones) to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, usually again and again. Examples of cyberbullying include sending hurtful texts or instant messages, posting embarrassing photos or video on social media, and spreading mean […]

Time management- instructions- and ADHD

Help for Executive Functions | Child Mind InstituteLearning specialists discuss how to help children build organizational skills and effectively compensate for their weaknesses in Executive Functions.

What is Working Memory?Kids who have a hard time staying on track may be having problems with working memory, a kind of "cognitive workspace" that can get overcrowded when too much new information is coming in.

How to Give Kids Effective InstructionsThe first step to harmony at home is making sure kids understand what they're being told to do. How to give kids effective instructions.

Support for Kids With ADHD During the Pandemic | Child Mind InstituteKids with ADHD may need extra structure and support to manage attention and behavior challenges and keep on track with learning in this challenging situation. Here are tips for helping them stay focused and manage impulsivity.

How to Help Yourself Get Organized | Child Mind InstituteRealistic tips for teenagers who struggle with organizational skills, from someone who's been there.

Reading and Learning disorders

How to Help Kids Talk About Learning DisabilitiesIf your child has a learning disability, getting her help—working with the school to get an effective IEP—is the first thing on your mind. But helping her get comfortable talking about it is also important. And for a lot of kids, opening up isn’t as easy as it sounds.

How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read | Child Mind InstituteKids with dyslexia need systematic phonics instruction to learn to read. How to tell if your child's school is using an effective curriculum.

Social Issues for Kids With Learning Problems | Child Mind InstituteKids with learning problems are also going to face social challenges. What can parents, teachers and caregivers expect to deal with?

How Kids Learn to Read | Child Mind InstituteWhy the most effective instruction, especially for kids with dyslexia or other reading challenges, focuses on phonics.

Inside an Evaluation for Learning DisordersUnderstand how clinicians evaluate a child’s learning profile to identify strengths and weaknesses with Child Mind Institute neuropsychologist Matt Cruger.

Understanding DyslexiaDyslexia is most commonly associated with trouble learning to read, but it can affect other areas of a child's life, too.

Tough Conversation with kids

Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence | Child Mind InstituteTips for helping kids process big emotions and tackle hard questions about racism and violence.

Talking to Kids About Money | Child Mind InstituteStarting early helps children develop good habits like setting limits on spending and resisting impulse buys

What to Do if You're Worried About SuicideA parent's guide to helping a child in distress who may engage in self harm - what to do when you're worried about suicide.

How to Talk to Kids About Sex and ConsentWhen it comes to sex, setting boundaries and respecting them can both be difficult for teenagers. Help teens understand what's consent, and what's not.

How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Use | Child Mind InstituteResearch shows that clear rules help keep kids safe. How to talk to your teen about substance use and what to do - for parents and caregivers.

How to Talk to Teenagers About Porn | Child Mind InstituteWith almost all kids being exposed to porn before they are 18, it's important for parents to counter unrealistic and unhealthy ideas about sex.

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