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• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for Parents

  
  

  Kids and teens who live through a traumatic event can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Healing is possible with the help of professional counseling and support from loved ones.

• Emily's Story: Little Person, Big Life (Dwarfism) for Kids

  
  

  Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about how she handles the challenge of being smaller than most people.

• Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Teens

  
  

  Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she overcame the many hurdles she faced.

• Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness for Parents

  
  

  When a loved one has a serious illness, it can be hard to know how to tell your child. Here are tips on when to talk, what to say, and how to help kids cope.

• Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma for Parents

  
  

  Kids can recover after trauma with help from therapy and extra support and comfort from parents.

• Grief for Teens

  
  

  The death of a loved one can mean a big change in your life. It takes time to cope with your loss and find ways to adapt.

• How Negative Emotions Help for Teens

  
  

  All emotions tell us something about ourselves and our situation, even negative ones. Find out how they can be helpful.

• Tourette Syndrome for Parents

  
  

  Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements and sounds known as tics.

• What Can I Do to Become Taller? for Teens

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Your Diabetes Health Care Team for Teens

  
  

  It takes all of your team members — you, your parents, doctors, dietitians, and mental health pros — to help you take care of your diabetes.