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Just the Facts about Sexual Orientation and Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators and School Personnel [downloadble]

The American Psychological Association and the other 12 organizations that comprise the Just the Facts Coalition have just published a new edition of “Just the Facts about Sexual Orientation and Youth: A Primer for Principals, Educators, and School Personnel“. This… Read more >>

How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids’ Development [downloadable]

A new Common Sense Media study shows that learning gender roles from movies and TV shows has real consequences on kids’ self-esteem, relationships, and even their future careers. Read more >>

How to Talk to Teens: Top 10 Tips for Effective Communication

Teenagers are known for being moody, irritable and stressed out. Trying to get through to your teen can feel about as productive as trying to get your houseplant to empty the dishwasher. The teen-parent relationship is often a power struggle:… Read more >>

ADHD: The Pros and Cons of a “Medication Holiday”

Written by Dr. Glen Elliott, former CHC Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director Summer checklist: Sunblock…check. Beach towels…check. Medication…uncheck? Read more >>

Online Safety Computer Game for Kids [web resource] [downloadable]

Google has created Be Internet Awesome, a classroom curriculum and computer game to teach children about online safety and security. The Be Internet Awesome program helps young people become more Internet savvy and encourages them to be good Internet citizens…. Read more >>

Girlshealth.gov [web resource]

Girlshealth.gov was created in 2002 by the Office on Women’s Health, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Girlshealth.gov is committed to empowering girls to create strong, positive relationships and happy, healthy futures by providing girls… Read more >>

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