Maine’s behavioral health care infrastructure is woefully lacking. For kids in crisis, it’s especially inadequate. Maine does not have any psychiatric residential treatment facilities to care for children with significant behavioral and... Read more »
Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN — Making friends at the start... Read more »
Details In today’s fast-paced world, where distractions abound and the pressures of modern life can be overwhelming even for adults, teaching kids the art of mindfulness, along with affirmations for kids has... Read more »
The power of now: Mindfulness practices designed to help children and Adolescents reflect and reset Treat others the way you want to be treated. Parents, educators and caregivers alike have long relied... Read more »
COLUMBIA — After years of fostering mostly infants and younger children, Greenville nurse Jennifer Tice and her husband, Benjamin, knew that some foster kids, especially teenagers, were forced to sleep overnight in Department... Read more »
Back-to-school mental health for Milwaukee kids Updated: 9:20 AM CDT Aug 10, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript $25 PER STUDENT. SOME STUDENTS IN MILWAUKEE HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK IN MENTAL... Read more »
Toronto resident Rhonda Miller knows how difficult it can be to afford the basic necessities. The 52-year-old lives in an apartment with her daughter and two granddaughters, who are nine and six.... Read more »
Mindfulness training in Homewood centered on school-aged youth, their parents and educators? That sounds intriguing. We hear about mindfulness practices adopted in various corporate spaces, but there’s little evidence that a kinder,... Read more »
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A new law in Ohio, which took... Read more »
Raising Good Humans Online Summit July 11-14 will be hosted by Mindful Mama Mentor Hunter Clarke-Fields to Help Parents and Kids Thrive We invite you to participate in our Raising Good Humans... Read more »
More than 2,000 children are on a waiting list for mental health help at one center alone in the Cincinnati area. The median time they’ll wait to be seen by a professional:... Read more »
A fourth-grader works with a therapist at Best Point Education and Behavioral Health in Madisonville on June 13. The nonprofit has a long waiting list of kids in the region who need... Read more »
A father went to Reddit seeking answers to a question that has been on his mind for quite some time. He wrote into the subreddit r/parenting, wondering about the differences in parenting... Read more »
In a polarized Congress, a rare bipartisan accord is being forged to protect young people’s mental health with a slew of bills aimed at regulating technology companies. Lawmakers’ growing efforts to target... Read more »
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Doctor on ‘common’ mental health disorders in kids Updated: 5:36 PM EDT Jun 14, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS ARE, QUOTE, COMMON AMONG SCHOOL AGE KIDS. HERE TO ANSWER... Read more »
Mental wellness is an essential aspect of a child’s overall well-being. As parents and caregivers, it is our responsibility to promote and prioritize our children’s mental wellness. Here are some strategies that... Read more »
Parenting is a tough job. It can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Between work, household chores, and keeping up with your kids’ schedules, it’s easy to get... Read more »
14 Mindfulness Activities for Kids Kids’ are go through a lot. More than what many of us can remember our generation experiencing. Luckily, there is a powerful tool to help us navigate... Read more »
A multimillion dollar investment in youth mental health programs will give every public school student in New Orleans access to care beginning in the coming school year, school officials and providers said... Read more »
Monstrous Tales by Edward Boyd What’s it About? Three enchanting children’s tales that feature princesses, witches and lost treasure while celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity. The need for acceptance is a basic human instinct.... Read more »
Supplied Sir Ashley Bloomfield officially joins with Southern Cross to promote good mental health and wellbeing for our tamariki Sir Ashley Bloomfield and Southern Cross have come together to promote a free... Read more »
Pexels, Yan Krukau So many recent debates around reading have revolved around how much schools need to teach phonics. Kids aren’t learning to read, the articles argue. They need phonics and an... Read more »
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and it is essential to address it early on in life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in six children... Read more »
Are you looking for ways to help your students stay calm, focused, and present? Look no further! In this list of grounding exercises, we’ll explore unique activities that can be easily incorporated... Read more »
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, nurturing mindfulness and emotional resilience in children has become more crucial than ever. As parents, we play a fundamental role in guiding our children towards a... Read more »
On the morning of July 4, 2022, 10-year-old Mason Tepper was in the car with his family when ambulances went flying past with sirens blaring. By the time they got to his... Read more »
Kids (and their parents and caregivers) wait all year long for these long, sunny days, but it’s usually only a matter of time before the “I’m bored” chorus begins. This year, why... Read more »
As parents and caregivers, we want to give our children the best possible start in life. We want them to be happy, healthy, and successful. One way to achieve this is to... Read more »
Facility schools are intended to act as temporary programs of last resort to stabilize students so they can successfully return to their home schools. Yet, the state does not keep track of... Read more »
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Upper Darby High School students Rayan Hansali, from left, Tanveer Kaur, Elise Olmstead, Fatima Afrani, Joey Ngo and Ata Ollah, talk in the campus courtyard, on April 12, 2023, in Drexel Hill,... Read more »
Mental health is one of the most important aspects of a child’s life. It is essential for their development and wellbeing, and it plays a significant role in building resilience. Building resilient... Read more »
This story discusses mental health and data related to suicide. For resources and support, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 to connect to the Crisis Text... Read more »
Mental health has always been a crucial aspect of human life, and it becomes even more important when it comes to the well-being of children. Mental health affects how children think, feel,... Read more »
Stress is a common experience for everyone, including children. Kids can experience stress due to various factors such as academic pressure, family conflicts, bullying, and social anxiety. According to research, stress can... Read more »
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers this week will visit kids and schools and meet with children’s mental health professionals and advocates across the state to highlight initiatives included in his 2023-25 budget... Read more »
Andrew Wilcox, used with generous permission A friend of mine recently posted a photo on her Instagram account of neurographic art. My first thought was that it looked like doodling and it... Read more »
Mindfulness is a practice that has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with good reason. Research has shown that mindfulness can help reduce stress and improve mental and physical health. But... Read more »