Talking to Kids When They Need Help
As parents and teachers, you are the first line of support for kids and teens. It’s important for you to have an open line of communication with them and build a sense of trust. When your kids and teens are Read more >>
Healthy Relationships – Voices of Compassion Podcast
We live every day in relationship with others. Sometimes those relationships are healthy and have a positive impact on our well-being, and sometimes they do not. In this new episode, we talk with CHC experts, Emily Hsu, PhD, and Danna Read more >>
Encouraging Healthy Eating – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Join us for this new episode with CHC experts, Karly Crockett, LCSW and Rachel O’Harra, LMFT as we explore the vital connection between healthy eating for both mental and physical well-being. Proper nutrition fuels our bodies and minds, playing a Read more >>
Navigating the Reality of ADHD – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Supporting a child with ADHD can be invigorating, exhausting and rewarding! In this new Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we dive into the unique strengths of ADHD and explore actionable strategies parents can use to help their child thrive. In Read more >>
Letting Go of Perfectionism – Voices of Compassion Podcast
It’s easy to feel like everything needs to be perfect. Our youth can pick up on that and they can become obsessed with being perfect— in school, with their bodies, and even their hobbies. In this new episode of Voices Read more >>
All kids feel stressed from time to time. They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal. But some kids go through extremely stressful or traumatic situations. These can lead to physical and mental health conditions Read more >>
Youth Mental Health Is Declining. School-Based Supports Can Help
Youth mental health has steadily declined in the years prior to and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the worst affected? Pre-teen boys and teenage girls, according to the August 2024 report, “A Nation’s Children At Risk,” published by the Center for Read more >>
While ADHD is believed to be hereditary, effectively managing your child’s symptoms can affect both the severity of the disorder and development of more serious problems over time. Although life with your child may at times seem challenging, as a Read more >>
The Power of Validation – Voices of Compassion Podcast
In this new podcast episode we explore the meaning of validation and why it’s one of the most effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers. Although the term validation is often used, many people aren’t entirely sure what it really Read more >>
Children’s Health Council (CHC), a leader in providing comprehensive support for the mental and emotional well–being of children, teens, and young adults, is proud to announce a partnership with Brightlife Kids and Soluna—digital platforms that offer coaching support, mental health Read more >>
