Raising Independent, Resilient Youth [presentation]
This presentation provides a practical framework for supporting children and adolescents through challenge, growth, and independence. It emphasizes that struggle is a natural and necessary part of development when balanced with appropriate support. Patrice Crisostomo, PhD, introduces strategies for setting Read more >>
Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event — What Parents Need to Know
When tragedy strikes—whether in our community or on the news—children often struggle to make sense of what happened. Their fears, questions, and emotions can feel overwhelming, and as parents, we want to do everything we can to help them feel Read more >>
Many high school seniors are now focusing on what they will do once they graduate – or how they don’t at all know what is to come. Families trying to guide and support these students at the juncture of a Read more >>
The ADHD Iceberg [downloadable]
The ADHD Iceberg helps us look beyond the surface to better understand the emotional, social, and sensory struggles that aren’t always visible. The ADHD Iceberg graphic below illustrates how much of a person’s ADHD experience lies beneath the surface. Among Read more >>
It’s natural to feel worried every now and again, but our anxious thoughts can sometimes be unhelpful. It can be beneficial to step back, examine the evidence for your thoughts and explore other ways of looking at the situation. The Read more >>
ADHD Diagnoses Are Growing. What’s Going On?
In some parts of the world, record numbers of people are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In the United States, for example, government researchers last year reported that more than 11% of children had received an ADHD Read more >>
Mental Health Suicide Prevention and Response [presentation]
In this special community education presentation at Palo Alto High School, Jennifer Leydecker, MS, LMFT, discusses youth mental health and how we can support student well-being and connection. Suicide is now a leading cause of death among teens and young Read more >>
An Open Letter to Teens and Young Adults on Mental Health & Suicide
We won’t sugarcoat things. Starting school and moving through this stage of life can bring changes, emotions, and situations that sometimes feel challenging. You’re dealing with: You’re also figuring out you: who you are, where you fit, who you Read more >>
Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being [downloadable]
From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Recent research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being. Common Sense Media surveyed more than 1,000 adolescent boys across the country Read more >>
More than a Habit: Helping Teens Cope with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) are repetitive self-grooming behaviors that involve picking, scraping, or pulling at skin, hair, and nails. These behaviors result in harm to the body and are difficult to stop. They can lead to skin infections, bleeding, scarring, Read more >>
