Common Concerns that Parents Have

Here are some resources that parents have found helpful for...

    Anxiety in Kids : When Harley Has Anxiety (Galenti), What to Do When You Worry Too Much (Huber), Freeing Your Child From Anxiety (Chansky), Separation Anxiety & School, Tips for Back to School, When My Child Refuses to Go to School 

  Kids' Friendships : The Friendship Maze: How to Help Your Child Navigate their Way to Positive & Happier Friendships (Carey),  The Kids Book of Friends (Stephenson), Social Skills for Kids (Powers), Supporting Your Child's Friendships, Assertive & Empowering Phrases for Kids  

Family Time & Building Connections:  15 Questions to Replace "How Was Your Day?" , 21 Family Bonding Activities , Positive Family Relationships 

  Change & Your Child :  The Koala Who Could (Bright), How to Help Your Child: A Guide to Resilience (Leaf), Helping Children Deal with Change & Stress  , Discussing Stressful Events , 7 Tips to Help Kids Cope with Change , When My Child Refuses to Go to School 

 Kids & Technology : Common Sense Media , Youth Mental Wellness Alliance Tech Resources , Tips: Kids & Tech , Cell Phone Use for Younger Teens

Grief & Loss :  Understanding Grief,  Grief Support Center - Resources, When Someone Dies , Talking to Children about Death, Developmental Responses to Grief,  How to Talk to Your Child About Suicide

 Your Child's Anger : How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger (Verdick) , What to Do When Your Temper Flares (Huber), Managing Explosive Behavior in Kids 

Talking To Your Child About World Events: Guidance for Parents , Handling Worries About the World , Discussing Stressful Events

Suicide & Self Harm:  Boise School District Prevention & Intervention, How to Talk to Your Child about Suicide , Local Resources, 988 Lifeline,  Where Can I Take My Child for Help?