How to Use the “How Big Is My Problem?” Chart – Free Printable A simple guide for helping young children sort out strong feelings and choose a safe next step. Simple Instructions 1. Look together. Use the chart during a hard moment, or practice with it when the child...
Download WHEN ADHD SHOWS UP Printable. Who Is This Sheet For? This printable is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and other adults who support children with ADHD, especially children around ages 6–12. It may also be helpful for families of younger children...
When Depression Comes Back in Children Understanding Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe, Without Psychotic Features A diagnosis such as “major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe, without psychotic features” can sound frightening and complicated. In...
Recognizing Mental and Emotional Exhaustion in Children A child who refuses to do homework, becomes upset over a small request, or says, “I can’t,” may be called lazy or uncooperative. However, the child may actually be mentally and emotionally exhausted. Children can...
Helping Your Child Talk About Going Back to School A Parent Guide for Using the Back-to-School Feelings & Support PlanDownload Free Worksheet Going back to school can bring many feelings. A child may feel excited, worried, sad, angry, or unsure. Children who live...
Going back to school can bring many different feelings for children. Some may feel excited to see friends, meet a new teacher, or learn new things. Others may feel worried, scared, sad, or overwhelmed. For children with mental health needs, trauma, or disabilities,...
Small Self-Care Ideas for Caregivers Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also be tiring. Caregivers often spend so much time thinking about other people that they forget to care for themselves. Self-care does not have to mean taking a full day...
How Friendships Improve Children’s Mental Wellness Friendships can have a positive effect on a child’s mental wellness. A caring friend can help a child feel accepted, supported, and less alone. For children living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, mood...
Looking Closer at PTSD and Trauma-Related Conditions in Children Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, often called PTSD, can happen after a child experiences or witnesses something frightening, painful, or unsafe. This may include abuse, neglect, violence, the death of...
Children ages 6 to 12 with PTSD may have big feelings, scary memories, worries, or moments when their body feels upset or unsafe. Coping skills can help them calm their body, feel more in control, and remember that they are safe right now. These skills are simple...
