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Parent/Caregiver & Student Wellness Corner

Parent/Caregiver & Student Wellness Corner

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SAMHSA — Parent & Caregiver Mental Health Resources

Learn how to recognize signs of emotional distress, talk with children about mental health, and find appropriate support.

Visit the SAMHSA Website
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Child Mind Institute — Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids

Free videos and guides about managing big emotions, building self-esteem, handling challenging behaviors, and navigating family stress. Resources are available in English and Spanish. Visit the Child Mind Institute website at childmind.org.

View Mental Health Skill Videos for Pre-K: Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids
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CDC — Positive Parenting Tips

Age-based information about child development, positive parenting, communication, and supporting children from infancy through adolescence, presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Visit the CDC Website
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HealthyChildren

Family-friendly guidance on behavior, sleep, stress, emotional health, social media, and child development.

Visit the HealthyChildren Website
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BrightLife Kids

A resource for eligible California families seeking children's emotional wellness coaching and practical tools. Review current age eligibility and availability on the official site.

Visit the BrightLife Kids Website
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential crisis support by phone, text, or online chat, available 24/7. Call or text 988 if you or someone you know needs immediate emotional crisis support.

Visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website

Additional Support

  • American Psychological Association (APA) — Parental Stress and Burnout

    Practical suggestions for recognizing parenting stress, reducing pressure, seeking support, and making time for personal well-being.

  • ZERO TO THREE — Mindfulness for Parents and Caregivers

    Resources about using mindfulness to manage stress, become more aware of emotional reactions, and strengthen relationships with young children.

  • Breathe — Guided Mindfulness

    A free mindfulness app developed by experts at BC Children's Hospital's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and Centre for Mindfulness. Offers mindfulness support for parents and caregivers, as well as children and youth.

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

  • NIMH — Videos, Quizzes, and Activity Books

    Animated educational videos, coloring books, and hands-on activities that introduce stress, sadness, the brain, and healthy coping strategies.

  • NIMH - Jane the Brain and Stress Activities

    Hello kids, meet Jane the Brain! In this fun and colorful video series from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Jane, our super-smart and friendly animated character, helps kids understand big feelings like stress, frustration, and sadness. Join Jane as she explores ways to handle these emotions with relatable situations and helpful tips and coping skills.