Addiction Treatment Services helps families with addiction find a drug rehab program that's personalized to their needs and accepts their insurance.

The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.

 A site for parents actively supporting kids' social emotional development. 

Author- Jennifer Miller 

Edutopia is wonderful and this parent page is a gold mine for videos on social emotional learning. 

Coping with the loss of a loved one brings enormous challenges. With love and support, children can start to heal.

Self-Care Series made available by City of Chandler.

Phyllis L. Fagell is a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor and journalist.

Information on Self-Harm

1-800-237-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Take a positive approach to social media safety with fun and easy to follow videos and training guides. It’s almost impossible to know everything your child is doing online, so we teach students how to self-regulate their screen time. 

             Over 200 short videos on "how to shine online." Smart Social YouTube

High profile acts of violence, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.

Mental wellness is the ability to adapt to changes, deal with trauma, and bounce back from the significant stressors that life presents, and it is just as important as physical health. Mental wellness can help children manage unpleasant feelings and the uncertainties of life, as well as protect them from risky substance use as they grow. 

Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.

The Shared Grief Project envisions a world where no child grieves alone. To achieve this, we share stores of individuals who have experienced a major loss at an early age and have gone on to live healthy, happy and successful lives. 

Put your internet rules in writing! The Smart Talk gets parents and kids together for a conversation about being responsible with new technology. 

This site focuses on learning and attention issues with easy to use tools. The special education world is one of the most overwhelming places for parents to find themselves in. This is a great resource to help them truly feel they are part of that IEP team and an effective advocate for their child.