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Are Your Children Getting Enough Physical Activity?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids 6 years and older get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days of the week. This can come from walking to and from school, for example, or a sports practice.
Physical Activity Recommendations for Kids
Physical activity in children and adolescents improves strength and endurance, builds healthy bones and lean muscles, develops motor skills and coordination, reduces fat, and promotes emotional well-being. From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?
From infants and toddlers to school-aged kids and teens, parents want to know how many hours of sleep are recommended. From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Letter Drawing for Calming
This quiet, soothing activity is an easy way to calm your child at the end of a school day or after a busy weekend of activities, while also helping your child better identify letters and numbers. From PBS.
Robot Body Language
Challenge your child to communicate emotions without using words or facial expressions. Can they guess what emotion you are trying to convey? From PBS.
Practice Mindfulness With Belly Breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing, is a calming exercise that both children and parents can practice to relax and feel grounded, and one that children as young as three can practice. From PBS.
Assertive Communication Information Sheet
Communicating in an assertive manner can help you to minimize conflict, to control anger, to have your needs better met, and to have more positive relationships with friends, family and others.
Make Love You Loops
Love You Loops are interlocking paper loops that can be made for children to help them understand the number of days a parent or loved one will be traveling away from home. From PBS.
Make a Book About Manners
When kids create their own manners book, they learn important social skills while strengthening their writing ability. From PBS.
Refrigerator Calendar
Taking the time to sit with your child and create a calendar like this one allows children to start building independence, look ahead and develop a sense of responsibility for the future. From PBS.
Practice Activity
Walking on a tightrope takes a lot of practice. Tightrope walkers have to keep on trying for a long time before they become good at their craft. Here’s an activity, from PBS, to help your child learn that “If you keep trying, you’ll get better!”
Game: My Turn!
There are lots of times when children need to wait for their turn, whether playing a game, or waiting for your attention. Playing this game can help children practice waiting while the other player(s) take their turn. From PBS.
Game: Guess the Feeling
Being able to recognize and name feelings is the very first step in helping children manage their feelings. This game gives children a chance to play about what different feelings look like.
Encouragement Jar
Daily encouragements help kids learn to support themselves when the going gets tough, as well as start the day off right! From PBS.
Abby and Elmo’s Potty Plan
Learn about toileting with Abby & Elmo’s Potty Plan from PBS.
Gratitude Jar
Make gratitude jar take some time to reflect on what you and your child are thankful for with this resource from PBS.
Face Changing Dolls
Make these cute and easy dolls with your child as a way to teach about emotions. From PBS.
Using Words to Name Feelings
Here’s an activity, from PBS, you can do at home to practice using words to name feelings.
Happy Days Chart
Make a Happy Days Chart with this resource from PBS.
Plan Your Day Book
Make a “Plan Your Day” book with this resource from PBS.
DIY Fun Time Spinners
Create a Fun Time Spinner with activities your child can do alone. Make a second spinner filled with family-friendly activities you can do as a family after work or on the weekends. From PBS.
You’ll Feel Better Again Jar
Make a simple You’ll Feel Better Again Jar out of materials from around the house. Use this activity to talk with your child and find out about the activities that make them feel better. From PBS.
Gratitude Bingo (Ages 6-8)
Learn all about gratitude with this fun bingo game from PBS.
Treating Others Fairly (Ages 2-5)
Learn all about treating others fairly with this fun bingo game from PBS.
Waiting Song
The next time you and your child are waiting—at the doctor’s office or a bus stop—invite them to use their imagination to create a song that you can sing together to pass the time. From PBS.
Emotions Bingo (Ages 6-8)
Learn all about emotions with this fun bingo game from PBS.
Making Mistakes Art Project
In this activity, try stopping between each step to give your child a chance to decide if their creation looks like what they are trying to create.
Daniel Tiger Toileting App
With Daniel Tiger’s Stop & Go Potty app, children will practice stopping their play when they have to go potty and learn about their important bathroom routines at the potty and sink.
How to Use Children’s Books to Talk About Race and Racism
Dr. Aisha White, Director of the P.R.I.D.E Program at University of Pittsburgh says picture books are a safe place to start when talking to children about race and racism. From PBS.
Bullying Information
Bullying, also known as peer victimization, is a deliberate and unsolicited action that occurs with the intent of inflicting social, emotional, physical, and/or psychological harm to someone who often is perceived as being less powerful. Learn more from NCTSN.
How to Help Children and Teens Manage Their Stress
Stress is a normal part of life at every age. Here are healthy ways for children and teens to cope from the American Psychological Association.
Child Traumatic Stress Resources
The primary website for the National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides information, resources, and more.
Tips for Social-Emotional Development
Strong, positive relationships help children develop trust, empathy, compassion and a sense of right and wrong. Learn more from Zero to Three.
Tips on Helping Your Child Build Relationships (Ages 0-3)
Learn how you can help your infants and toddlers develop strong relationships with the people in their lives from Zero to Three.
Bullying Prevention: Mentoring Programs, Learning Self-Control, and Skill Building
Learn about mentoring programs, learning self-control, and skill building from stopbullying.gov.
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents PTSD are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
The Poop Machine
This article, from NAEYC, explores the story of the “Poop Machine” and how adults respond to children’s play and use of “potty words.”
Toileting Guidelines
Toileting Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Media Use Guidelines by Age
Media use guidelines by age from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Family Media Plan Developer
Family Media Plan Developer from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Teaching the Efficacy of Embedded Social Skills with the Universal Classroom Management Program
Testing the Efficacy of Embedded Social Skills within a Universal Classroom Management Program: Well-Managed Schools Project from the Partnerships for Prevention Science Institute.
Teaching Your Child to Identify and Express Emotions
Informational resource on teaching your child to identify and express emotions from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning of Vanderbilt University.
Make the Most of Playtime
Informational resource on making the most of playtime from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning of Vanderbilt University.
Factors Associated with Self-Regulation (Ages 3-5)
Factors Associated with Self-regulation in a Nationally Representative Sample of Children Ages 3–5 Years: United States, 2016 from the Maternal and Child Health Journal.
What to Look For
People can experience different types of mental health problems. These problems can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. Learn what to look for from MentalHealth.gov.
Practice Parameter on Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Sexual Orientation, Gender Nonconformity, and Gender Discordance in Children and Adolescents
These clinical practice parameters for children and adolescents who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, gender nonconforming, or gender discordant are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Teaching Your Child About Feelings (Ages 0-2)
Informational resource on teaching your child about feelings, from birth to age 2, from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning of Vanderbilt University.
Healthy Emotional Development
Information on child emotions, healthy emotional development, child self-control, child cooperation, and more from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning of Vanderbilt University.
Family Interactive Training
Information on Family Interactive Training from the Centers for Disease Control.
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents autism spectrum disorder are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Tic Disorders
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with tic disorders are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Summary of the Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Enuresis
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with enuresis are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Depressive Mood Disorders in Children
Information on depressive and mood disorders during childhood from the Child Mind Institute.
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Depressive Disorders
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with depressive disorders are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Depressive Disorders
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with depressive disorders are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Bipolar Disorders
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with bipolar disorders are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Professionals?
What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Professionals? From PCIT International
Responding to your Child’s Bite
Responding to Your Child’s Bite from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at Vanderbilt University.
Teaching Your Child Self-Control
Parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond without just acting on impulse. From KidsHealth from Nemours.
Help Your Child Develop Self-Control (Ages 0-3)
Learn how you can help your infant and child begin to develop this skill that is necessary for success in school and healthy social development.From Zero to Three.
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Oppositional Defiant Disorder
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with oppositional defiant disorder are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders
These clinical practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders are from the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
How to Help Your Child Get Emotional Support at School
How to help your child get emotional support at school from Understood.
Academic Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities
Academic Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities from the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology Center at the University of Washington.
How Educators Can Support Families with Gender Diverse and Sexual Minority Youth
This series sets out best practices for educators, school counselors, administrators and personnel, based on the latest research on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender diverse, questioning and intersex students. From the American Psychological Association.
Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK to 12
Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK to 12 from the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education of the American Psychological Association.
Teaching your Child to Cooperate with Requests
Teaching your Child to Cooperate with Requests from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning at Vanderbilt University.
Social Emotional Changes from 9-18 years
Social and emotional changes in pre-teens and teenagers from RaisingChildren.net.au.
What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)?
What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Parents? From PCIT International.
How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns
How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns from the Child Mind Institute.
Using a Bed-Wetting Alarm
Bedwetting Alarms from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Mental Vacations
Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a relaxing place. This place is where you feel completely safe because stress and worries hold no power over you. From Anxiety Canada.
Don’t Tell Me to Relax!
It’s hard to just “relax“. That’s why it’s annoying when someone tells you, “Just relax!” when you are stressed out or worried. Um, duh, obviously you would if you could! From Anxiety Canada.
AAP Behavioral Health Practice Guidelines
Practice Guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
ADHD Treatment Guidelines
ADHD Treatment Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.
What’s the Best Way to Discipline My Child?
Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on the best ways to help your child learn acceptable behavior as they grow.
Helping Your Grade School Child Gain Self Control
Helping your grade school child gain self control from Understood.
Growing Independence
Growing Independence from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Decisions About Discipline
Decisions about Discipline from Parenting Counts.
Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers
Information on child self-control, creating structure and rules, consequences, and communicating with children from the Centers for Disease Control.