Talking to Kids About World Natural Disasters

In the aftermath of the disaster in Haiti, television and other media are depicting graphic scenes of the devastation - stories and photographs of people dying, destroyed homes and hospitals, dislocated families. The disaster can seem close to home when these details are seen on television. For help in explaining these events realistically to children without scaring them, read more.

Suicide: The Teenage and Young Adult Tragedy

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults. Although it’s hard to believe that teenagers and young adults could be so desperately unhappy that they would plan to kill themselves, more than 5,000 U.S. teenagers commit suicide each year. The toll of grief and suffering that suicide exacts on young people and their families is incalculable.

Managing the Move to Middle School

Middle school means lots of changes in the lives of kids, and some worry about making the move. Learn more about these changes and what parents can do to help.

Kids Online - What Parents Need to Know

For kids the Internet means access to information, sharing ideas, games, message boards and social networking. But what's happening to family time?