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• Nightmares for Parents

  
  

  It’s normal for kids to have nightmares occasionally. You can't completely prevent nightmares, but you can help make them less likely and help your child get back to sleep.

• Confidence for Teens

  
  

  Confidence means believing in yourself and in your abilities – not in an arrogant way, but in a realistic, secure way.

• Talking to Your Child About Drugs for Parents

  
  

  Help protect kids against drug use by giving them the facts before they're in a risky situation.

• Asking for Help: Getting Past Obstacles for Teens

  
  

  Sometimes our ideas and beliefs stand in the way of asking for help. Here are ideas for teens on how to get past 5 common barriers to getting help.

• How Media Use Can Affect Kids for Parents

  
  

  Technology can be part of a healthy childhood, but it's important for parents to track their kids' screen time and set limits.

• School-Age Readers for Parents

  
  

  From kindergarten through third grade, kids' ability to read will grow by leaps and bounds. Although teachers provide lots of help, parents continue to play a role in a child's reading life.

• Reading Books to Babies for Parents

  
  

  Reading aloud to your baby stimulates developing senses, and builds listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader.

• Hoarseness for Parents

  
  

  Misuse of the vocal cords — caused by such things as repetitive screaming, yelling, or using the voice in an unnatural way — can lead to a hoarse voice. Learn how to get the voice back into perfect pitch.

• Online Safety for Kids

  
  

  Online, just like in the real world, it's always better to be safe than sorry! Here's how kids can stay safe on the Internet.

• Sun Safety for Parents

  
  

  By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.