Warning signs
Sometimes changes in behavior can be a sign that your child needs extra support. Learn what to look for and how to start a conversation.
Explore warning signs
- Changes in mood or behavior
- Withdrawing from family or friends
- Changes in sleep, eating, or daily routines
- Increased anger, sadness, or worry
- Loss of interest in activities they enjoy
CTA: Learn the warning signs
Stress and anxiety
Stress is a normal part of life, but too much stress can feel overwhelming. Help your child build healthy coping skills and learn ways to manage big feelings.
Resources may include:
- Understanding anxiety
- Calming strategies
- Mindfulness activities
- Teaching self-regulation skills
- Helping children talk about emotions
CTA: Support your child’s emotional health
Big life transitions
Changes can be exciting and challenging. Moving, starting a new school, changing friendships, divorce, a new sibling, or other life events can bring big emotions.
Find ways to help your child feel safe, supported, and prepared.
CTA: Help your child through change
Bullying
Bullying can impact a child’s confidence, relationships, and mental health. Learn how to recognize bullying, respond with support, and help your child build resilience.
Resources may include:
- Signs your child may be experiencing bullying
- How to talk about bullying
- Supporting your child after bullying
- Working with schools and communities
CTA: Learn about bullying prevention
Grief and loss
Children experience grief in different ways. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a pet, a friendship, or a major change, your support can help them process their feelings.
Resources may include:
- Understanding childhood grief
- Ways to talk about loss
- Supporting children through difficult emotions
- Remembering and honoring loved ones
CTA: Support your child through grief
Screen time challenges
Technology is part of everyday life. Finding healthy boundaries can help children build relationships, manage emotions, and create balance.
Resources may include:
- Setting screen time expectations
- Creating family technology agreements
- Talking about online experiences
- Helping children make healthy choices
CTA: Build healthy digital habits
Underage drinking prevention
Parents and trusted adults play an important role in preventing underage drinking. Ongoing conversations, clear expectations, and positive connections can help children make healthy choices.
Resources may include:
- Talking about alcohol
- Setting family expectations
- Understanding risk factors
- Supporting decision-making skills
CTA: Start the conversation about alcohol
Suicide prevention resources
Talking about mental health and suicide can feel difficult, but having caring adults who listen can save lives.
Learn how to recognize warning signs, have supportive conversations, and connect your child with help when needed.
Resources may include:
- Warning signs of suicide
- How to ask about suicide
- Creating a safety plan
- Crisis support resources
Need immediate help?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
CTA: Learn suicide prevention resources