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Don't wait to protect your family. HELP YOUR TEENS BE SAFE ONLINE National Online Safety Day! Don't wait to protect your family. With 95% of teens having access to smartphones and online predators increasingly using social media and gaming platforms to target victims, digital safety has never been more critical. Our FREE Online Safety Course teaches parents and teens how to spot online predators, recognize exploitation, and build lasting digital safety habits. This 4-part tra

WHY EVERY PARENT SHOULD WORRY ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING Article Provided By Lauren Book The truth about human trafficking every parent needs to hear. Human trafficking isn’t something that happens “somewhere else.” It’s happening right now — in our communities and increasingly online. In a powerful new Newsweek  op-ed published during Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Lauren’s Kids Founder & CEO Lauren Book sounds the alarm on a crisis hiding in plain sight — and why every p

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS STARTS WITH YOU! Information provided by LAUREN'S KIDS https://laurenskids.org/ Human trafficking isn’t just a distant problem; it’s happening in our communities. Florida ranks third in the nation, with victims exploited for sex, labor, and servitude. Know the warning signs: * Unbalanced relationships with lavish gifts *Frequent runaways or staying with non-guardians *Overly close online-only connections *Signs of abuse or “too good to be true”

Eating & Eating Disorders Information provided by: Childmind.org Eating & Eating Disorders Explore our resources for eating disorders in children to learn about types of eating disorders and how to recognize the most common signs. Resources for Eating Disorders in Children When most people think of an eating disorder, what comes to mind is a painfully thin young woman who eats almost nothing. But not everyone with an eating disorder appears underweight, and not all are women.

Bed Wetting can be a sign of child abuse. Yes, new or returning bedwetting ( enuresis ) in a previously toilet-trained child can be a sign of abuse (physical or sexual) , but it's also common due to stress, medical issues like UTIs, or genetics, so it requires investigation by a doctor to rule out other causes before assuming abuse. It's a regression to earlier behaviors often seen with trauma, but needs context with other signs like unexplained injuries, fear, or behavioral

How to Help Kids Stop Bedwetting Accidents can be a sign of the disorder enuresis Article provided by: Childmind.org Although wetting the bed or having accidents during the day isn’t uncommon for young children, it can still cause a lot of shame and frustration, particularly when kids don’t seem to be growing out of it, or are regressing back into the behavior. When the problem persists after their fifth birthday, it can be a sign of a disorder called enuresis . Enuresis is c

Helping College Kids With Depression What to watch for and who can help. Article provided by: Child Mind Institute @ childmind.org oing to college is an exciting time in the lives of young people, but for some students depression gets in the way. Whether it’s their first brush with the disorder or not, college can act as a catalyst for the onset of depression in many young people, and, on their own for the first time, the timing couldn’t be worse. Roy Boorady, MD, a child an

My 11-month-old likes to play with her hair, and even pulls it. Is this trichotillomania? Article provided by Child Mind Institute @ childmind.org Question My baby girl is 11 months old, and when she is going to sleep in my arms she likes to play with her fingers with her hair or my hair, and continues playing until she starts to pull it. I'm afraid about trichotillomania because my family has a history of psychiatric illness (mom with depressive disorder, sister with schizop

What Is Excoriation, or Skin Picking? When kids, usually teens, can't stop picking at skin or cuticles - Article provided by: Child Mind Institute @ childmind.org We’ve all heard suspenseful movies referred to as “nail-biters” and nearly all of us — kids, teens and adults — occasionally pick at a ragged hangnail or poke at a blemish too aggressively. Almost always, we end up regretting what we’ve done. But for some of us, picking at skin or cuticles becomes more than an occa

Complete Guide to Substance Use + Mental Health When children are struggling with both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, they are said to have co-occurring disorders. Here are steps to making informed decisions about evaluation and treatment. Information provided by Child Mind Institute @ childmind.org You’ve noticed your teen is increasingly moody and anxious. Is this a sign of a mental health disorder? Or substance use? Or could it be both? What might b

Teen Self-Diagnosis and How to Respond When your child thinks they have a mental health disorder based on social media: Information Provided by; Child Mind Institute @ childmind.org Key Takeaways When your teen self-diagnoses from social media, be curious and ask questions about what they’ve seen online, so you can better understand their perspective and build trust. Validate their feelings, not the label — show empathy for what they’re going through without rushing to correc

Raising Preteens with Truth, Grit, and Faith That Sticks - Article thanks to Child Mind Institute childmind.org It’s typically between the ages of nine and twelve that our cute, cuddly little children, once so willing to climb into our laps and share their secrets, suddenly want little or nothing to do with us. A child in preadolescence is not the same person they were just a year or two ago. They have changed —physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. They’re dev

Panic Disorder in Teens and Children - Article provided by: Northland Child Psychiatr y https://northlandchildpsychiatry.com/ Panic disorder is a debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide, and it can be hard to understand if you’ve never experienced one before. Fortunately, people of all ages suffering from these attacks can find relief with proper medical treatment and care. Children and adolescents with panic disorder often experience sudden, unexpected

Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them - Article provided by: Child Mind Institute - Childmind.org Panic attack” is a term that has come to be used very loosely for an anxious reaction. “You hear a lot of people say things like, ‘When I’m around dogs I have a panic attack, ’” says Jerry Bubrick , PhD, a clinical psychologist who treated many children with anxiety and OCD at the Child Mind Institute. “Most likely what they mean is they get panicky , but they’re not having a real

Teen Dating Violence Teen Dating Violence Key points Teen dating violence, also called "dating violence," is an adverse childhood experience that affects millions of young people in the United States. Teen dating violence is preventable, and resources are available for teens, families, schools, and communities. Overview Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence that can include the following types of beh

Here’s a clear, research-backed overview of how domestic abuse between parents (also called intimate partner violence or IPV) affects teenagers (ages 13–19). This draws from major studies by the CDC, American Psychological Association, National Institute of Justice, and long-term projects like the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study. 1. Immediate Emotional & Psychological Effects Anxiety & Depression: Teens living with DV are 2–4 times more likely to develop clinical an

Signs of anxiety in adolescents, and how they're different from anxious children ~ Information provided by: Child Mind Institute Anxiety in adolescents is on the rise. Why? Lingering effects of the pandemic? Experts cite increased pressure to succeed in school, a world that feels scarier and the toll social media can take on self-esteem. But nobody really understands it. It’s important to recognize the signs of anxiety, and get kids who are struggling help. How is anxiety dif

Why learning to calm down on their own is key - Information provided by: Child Mind Institute ears are an inescapable part of being a kid: Hiding behind the couch during a thunderstorm. Being sure there’s something in the closet — a monster ! Performing those endless nighttime gymnastics — Five more minutes! One more glass of water! — to avoid going to bed by themselves . When these fears rear up, as parents, our instinct is often to soothe and comfort. There’s nothing under

Protecting Your Children from Cyberflashing via AirDrop. Information provided by: Child Rescue Coalition Our children are growing up in a digital world, and while technology can be a fantastic tool for learning and connecting with others, it also comes with its own set of risks. One concerning trend that has emerged recently is “cyberflashing” – the unsolicited sharing of explicit images via Bluetooth or  AirDrop. This growing trend is not rare. One recent study estimates tha