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When a Pet Dies: Helping Kids Cope for Parents
For most kids, pets are more than just animals – they're members of the family. So it can be heartbreaking to lose one. Here's how to help kids cope.
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About Teen Suicide for Parents
When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. The reasons behind a suicide or attempted suicide can be complex, but often there are warning signs.
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When a Loved One Dies: How to Help Your Child for Parents
When a loved one dies, children feel and show their grief in different ways. Here are some tips for parents on supporting kids through a loss.
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What Is Xylazine? for Parents
Xylazine is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians that is also used as a street drug mixed with other drugs (mainly fentanyl) to increase the effects and lower the price.
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What Is MDMA (Ecstasy)? for Parents
Ecstasy is a dangerous illegal drug that can cause hallucinations and even death.
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Depression Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about depression and how to help a student who is depressed.
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Sleep and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old for Parents
By this age, your baby should be on the way to having a regular sleep pattern, sleeping longer at night, and taking 2 or 3 naps during the day.
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Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome) for Parents
Abusive head trauma is the leading cause of death in child abuse cases in the United States. It happens when someone shakes an infant.
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What Is Fentanyl? for Parents
Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that doctors can prescribe to treat pain. Fentanyl is also made illegally and sold as a street drug.
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Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse for Parents
Chugging cough medicine for an instant high is a dangerous, potentially deadly practice.