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School Violence: What Students Can Do for Teens
When a tragedy happens, it's natural to want to make sense of the situation. Find out what students can do.
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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.
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Helping Kids Deal With Bullies for Parents
Unfortunately, bullying is a common part of childhood. But parents can help kids cope with it and lessen its lasting impact.
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Someone at School Has a Weapon. What Should I Do? for Teens
If you think that someone is bringing a weapon to school or threatening someone else's life, it requires immediate attention. This article offers some tips on getting help.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about posttraumatic stress disorder, and how to help students with PTSD.
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Kids and Media Use: How to Build Healthy Habits for Parents
TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment, but too much plugged-in time can have unhealthy side effects.
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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.
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A to Z: Seizure, Tonic-Clonic for Parents
A tonic-clonic seizure (also called a grand mal seizure) is a sudden attack that brings on intense muscle spasms and loss of consciousness. It is caused by abnormal brain activity and affects the entire body.
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A to Z: Hemorrhage, Subconjunctival for Parents
This condition happens when a blood vessel on the surface of the eye breaks open and leaves a red spot on the white of the eye. Learn more here.
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How Can I Deal With Nightmares? for Teens
Nightmares aren't completely preventable, but you can set the stage for a peaceful night's rest.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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