Links for Parents
ADHD
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)
Understood: for Learning and Attention Issues
Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression Association of America - Childhood anxiety disorders
Child Mind Institute - Understanding anxiety in children and teens
Asperger Syndrome/Autism
Bullying
Psychology Today - Understanding bullying
Child Abuse
Child Development
Children’s Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
Coping with Trauma/Talking with Children about Traumatic Events
American Psychological Association - How to talk to children about difficult news
Child Mind Institute - Helping children cope with frightening news
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Corona Virus
Parent/Caregiver guide from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Talking to children about corona virus
Cyberbullying
Death and Dying/Grief Support
Depression
American Academy of Pediatrics - Adolescent depression: What parents can do to help
Anxiety and Depression Association of America - Childhood depression
Domestic Violence Hotline
Eating Disorders
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Executive Function
Center on the Developing Child
Internet/Social Media Awareness and Safety
Center on Media and Child Health
Learning Disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities
LGBTQ+
American Psychological Association - LGBT Youth Resources
Parenting
American Academy of Pediatrics - Healthy Children
Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth, and Families
The Center for Parenting Education
Post Partum Support
Center for Early Relationship Support
Racism - Talking with Children
American Psychological Association RESilience Initiative
Talking to Children About Racial Bias
Referrals - Psychotherapy
Interface Referral Service - referrals in Massachusetts
Resilience
Center on the Developing Child
Self-compassion for Parents
Sensory Processing Disorder
Star Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder
Sleep
Stress and Coping
American Academy of Pediatrics
Suicide