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 Kids Heal After a Traumatic Event: What Teachers Can Do
When a traumatic event shakes a community, kids look to teachers for reassurance. This talk by Dr. Pardis Khosravi offers practical tips: understand common reactions like anxiety or clinginess, keep routines steady, and talk openly—silence can make fears worse. The 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 >>
Grief is a rollercoaster—and for children, the ride can be unpredictable. In this heartfelt episode, CHC experts, Karly Crockett, LCSW, and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT explore how kids experience loss within the family system and why grief should be shared, not… Read more >>
What does it really mean to raise strong girls — and how has our understanding of their needs evolved? In this heartfelt conversation, we talk with CHC experts, Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Emily Hsu, PhD, about the unique challenges girls Read more >>
Youth Suicide Prevention: Conversations, Community, and Care
Teen suicide is one of the most challenging topics we face as a community, yet it’s crucial we address it head-on. Listen to this conversation with Stanford’s Shashank Joshi, MD and CHC’s Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT as we talk about youth Read more >>
Supporting Wellbeing and Redefining Success [presentation]
What does it really mean to “succeed” in 2025—and how can we help our kids get there without burning out? In this honest, insightful, and timely webinar, Dr. Patty Crisostomo, licensed clinical psychologist at Children’s Health Council (CHC), joins Genavae Read more >>
The Science of Student Motivation
David Yeager, a former middle school teacher, learned early in his career that to truly motivate adolescents, it’s crucial to connect schoolwork to a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. Now a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Read more >>
At its core, consent is an idea that many learn as early as preschool — the notion that we should respect one another’s boundaries, in order to be safe, preserve dignity, and build healthy relationships. For middle school or high Read more >>
National Institute of Mental Health Offers Free Resources for Students and Educators [downloadable]
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers a variety of learning resources for students and teachers about mental health and the brain. Whether you want to understand mental health challenges, promote emotional well-being in the classroom, or simply learn Read more >>
