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  • Abuse: What if I Need Help Right Now?

    If you're going through abuse, here's how to get help.

  • Abuse: What Kids Need to Know

    Abuse is never OK and is never a kid’s fault. Here's what to do about it.

  • Coping With Divorce

    If your parents decide to divorce, you may have a lot of emotions and questions. Here are some ways to feel better and get through it all.

  • Dealing With Bullies

    No one likes a bully. Find out how to handle them in this article for kids.

  • Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings

    Dealing with diabetes can stir up a lot of different emotions. Find out more about dealing with your feelings if you're a kid with diabetes.

  • Feeling Good About Your Body

    Do you wish you could change something about your body? It’s normal to think about it sometimes. Here are tips for kids on feeling good about your body.

  • Feeling Good About Yourself (Self-Esteem)

    Self-confidence and self-esteem are quiet inner strengths. They mean knowing you are a good person – someone who is likable, worthy, and capable.

  • Going to a Therapist

    What's it like to go to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health therapist? Find out in this article for kids.

  • How to Handle Peer Pressure

    Did you ever feel like another kid was trying to get you to do something you didn't want to do? If so, you've felt peer pressure. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Kids With Special Needs

    Lots of kids have special needs. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Nightmares

    Nightmares may be upsetting, but they are not "real" and can't harm you. Almost everyone gets them once in awhile. Find out more.

  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

    OCD causes kids to have stressful worry thoughts and worry habits. Therapy helps kids get over these stressful thoughts and habits. Kids who have worries and fears should let a parent know so they can help.

  • Phobias

    A phobia is strong fear of something. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Someone in My Friend's Family Died. What Should I Do?

    Your friend probably feels a sadness called grief. People show their grief in different ways. They might need or want different things to help them feel better. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Stress

    Everybody feels stressed at time, even kids. But stress isn't always bad. It can help you stay safe or push you to be prepared for important tasks. This article helps kids know how to handle stress and what to do if it gets too much.

  • Stuttering and Speech Problems

    Do you or does someone you know ever have a hard time getting words out? Get the whole story on stuttering and other speech problems in this article for kids.

  • Taking Charge of Anger

    Did you know that anger isn't all bad? Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Therapy for ADHD

    Therapy is part of the treatment for most kids who have ADHD. This article is for kids who want to find out how it helps.

  • Train Your Temper

    Everyone gets angry sometimes. Does your temper ever get out of control? Find out how to put a leash on it.

  • Video: Welcome Home Yoga

    You're home from a long day at school. Unwind with Welcome Home Yoga.

  • What Is Divorce?

    A divorce happens when two people who are married no longer want to be married to each other or live together. Learning more about divorce may make it a little easier to deal with.

  • What Should I Do if My Family Fights?

    It's normal for family members to disagree once in a while. Learn how keep your cool during an argument.

  • What to Do When You Feel Lonely

    Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Find out what loneliness is about and what you can do about it.

  • What to Do When You Feel Sad

    Everyone is sad once in a while. But depression is a sadness that goes on too long and hurts too much. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • What to Do When You Feel Stressed

    Everybody gets stressed from time to time. This article for kids has some tips to try the next time you're stressed.

  • What to Say: Answers for Kids With Autism

    Knowing what to say comes naturally for some kids, but others need some help. Learn how to start a conversation, keep it going, and more.

  • Be a Green Kid

    You might wonder how you can help protect the Earth. Find out in this article for kids.

  • Coping With Divorce

    If your parents decide to divorce, you may have a lot of emotions and questions. Here are some ways to feel better and get through it all.

  • How Can I Talk to My Dad About Girl Stuff?

    Tips on talking to dad about personal stuff.

  • How Can I Talk to My Mom About Guy Stuff?

    Tips on talking to mom about personal stuff.

  • Living With Grandparents

    Did you know that millions of kids live with their grandparents? Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Running Away

    Have you ever thought of running away? It can be a dangerous decision. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Saying You're Sorry

    Let's face it - it's not always easy to get along with sisters, brothers, parents, and friends. Kids aren't perfect, and they sometimes do things that get them into trouble. Saying "I'm sorry" can help.

  • Talking to Your Parents

    Sometimes you really need to talk with mom or dad. But it's not always easy. Here are tips on how to have a good talk.

  • What Is Divorce?

    A divorce happens when two people who are married no longer want to be married to each other or live together. Learning more about divorce may make it a little easier to deal with.

  • What Should I Do if My Family Fights?

    It's normal for family members to disagree once in a while. Learn how keep your cool during an argument.

  • When It's Just You After School

    Are you home alone after school? If so, find out how to stay safe and keep busy until mom or dad comes home.

  • When Your Parents Fight

    It's normal for parents to disagree and argue sometimes. But when parents fight, it can make kids feel upset. The good news is that usually families can work together to solve problems.

  • Diabetes: Handling it at School

    Are you on your own at school when you're dealing with diabetes? Not at all. Your teachers, coaches, school nurse - and even your friends - can help you out.

  • Getting Along With Teachers

    Kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they're more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help.

  • Getting Homework Help

    Homework, homework, homework. How do you get it done? Get some tips in this article for kids.

  • Going Back to School

    There's a lot of "new" in the first day of school. New teachers, new friends, new shoes, new notebooks, and sometimes, a new school. Find out more about going back to school in this article for kids.

  • How to Tell When Someone Is Nice: Answers for Kids With Autism

    Choose friends who are nice to you. Here's how to tell if someone is nice, or is being mean.

  • Moving to Middle School

    You're moving on up to middle school. But what will it be like?

  • Organize, Focus, Get It Done

    Being organized and focused seems easy for some kids. But for others, like kids with ADHD, it's not easy at first. Everyone can get better at these skills. Find out how in this article for kids.

  • Organize, Focus, Get It Done Quiz

    How good are you at getting things done? Find out by taking this quiz.

  • School Counselors

    School counselors know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges.

  • Six Steps to Smarter Studying

    You know you need to study, but what are the tricks that super students know? Find out in this article for kids.

  • Stressed About a Test? How to Cope

    If you feel stressed about a test, you’re not alone. You feel stressed because you care about doing well and you don’t want to do poorly. Here's what to do

  • What Is Plagiarism?

    Plagiarism is a form of cheating because it's stealing another person's ideas. But there's a right way to use Internet sources and other references when you're doing homework or a report. Find out more.

  • What to Do About Cliques

    A clique is a group of kids who hang out together. It's kind of like a club. The trouble is, the leaders of a clique won't let everyone join. Find out how to handle cliques in this article for kids.

  • What to Do if You Don't Like School

    Everyone has a bad day at school once in a while, but some kids really don't like school. Read this article for kids to find out more.

  • Be a Volunteer

    Volunteering gives you a great feeling because you know you're making a difference. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Coping With Sad Feelings

    Everyone feels sad sometimes. This slideshow has tips on what to do to help sad feelings ease away.

  • Crushes

    Just as our bodies grow and mature, so do our feelings. Having a crush on someone is one sign that you're growing up. It can be fun - and sometimes disappointing.

  • How Can I Worry Less?

    Most kids worry at times. It's is a way of thinking about what might happen. It helps people get ready for what's ahead.

  • Kids Talk About: Feeling Scared

    All kids feel scared once in a while. Find out what frightens them in this article for kids.

  • Kids With Special Needs

    Lots of kids have special needs. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Nightmares

    Nightmares may be upsetting, but they are not "real" and can't harm you. Almost everyone gets them once in awhile. Find out more.

  • Shyness

    Lots of people are shy. Are you? Find out about shyness in this article for kids.

  • Stress Less: Eat, Play, Sleep

    Eat healthy foods. Be active every day. Get the right amount of sleep. These daily habits are good for your mental health. Find out how to make them work for you in this article for kids.

  • Talking About Your Feelings

    Noticing your feelings and saying how you feel can help you feel better. This article for kids has ideas on how to practice talking about feelings and emotions.

  • Thunderstorms

    Thunderstorms scare some kids. Find out how to tackle this fear and stay safe.

  • Try Yoga to Lower Stress

    Yoga uses calming breathing and feel-good stretches to relax you. Find out more and give it a try.

  • Video: Study Break Yoga

    Time to take a study break! Stretch out, unwind, and refresh so you can get back to your homework.

  • What to Do When You Feel Sad

    Everyone is sad once in a while. But depression is a sadness that goes on too long and hurts too much. Find out more in this article for kids.

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