Helicopter Parenting

Helicopter parenting – a parenting style of hovering closely over your children regardless of their needs or desires – may actually handicap your kids, by making their lives too easy and preventing them from learning from their own mistakes.

The April issue of the Parent Letter describes the unintended, long-term negative consequences of helicopter parenting, and the best ways to avoid hovering over your kids.

Keeping Kids Healthy

Essential information on childhood well-being that no parent should be without

Disorders & Treatments

Child and adolescent psychiatric disorders and treatments

CSC Patient Care

A wide range of effective treatment options for young adults and their families

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Our research projects that improve the care of children

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Current and past editions of the Parent Letter & Ask the Expert

Multi-Media Center

An interactive media library for parents and professionals

The world of mental health treatment is often unfamiliar and confusing for parents. How do parents know if their child is going through a normal development phase or if professional attention is needed? If a parent suspects a serious problem, where can he or she look for help? What can they expect from different types of treatment? We strive to answer these questions. In this section, you will find information on:

We highlight excellent organizations and websites where you can find in-depth information on general and specific topics in mental health. We invite you to explore the wealth of resources at your fingertips.