Family Issues
All families experience times of great sorrow, worry, and change as well as times of great joy. For some reason we don't search for what to do when we are filled with joy. It is true, however, that when the hard times come before us one of the first things we think about is what the impact will be on the family, and especially the children.
Here are some web site links that may guide you as you search for the best ways to cope with life's struggles.
DEATH
Children's Developmental stages: Concepts of Death and Responses to Grief
Developmental Ages and Possible Reactions to Death
Helping Children Cope With Loss, Death, and Grief (PDF file)
Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss
Death and Grief: Supporting Children and Youth
Barrharris Children Grief Center
Recommended children books for healing after loss (PDF file)
Signs and signals for when to get help for children
Articles on Kids Grief
DIVORCE
Activities for Helping Children Deal With Divorce (PDF file)
Helping Your Kids Deal with Your Divorce
Helping Children Understand Divorce
Guide to Step-parenting and Blended Families
Helping Children Understand Emotions
Co-Parenting Tips
MENTAL HEALTH
Depression
Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents Fact Sheet
Frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental illness in children
STRESS
Helping Children Manage Stress (PDF file)
Helping Children Cope With Stress (PDF file)
Teach Your Child How to Deal with Stress
Children and Stress: Caring Strategies to Guide Children
Helping Children Overcome Test Anxiety