Did you know that roughly a third of U.S. homes with children have guns? In fact, an estimated 4.6 million kids live with unlocked, loaded guns. That's a scary statistic when you think about the fact that even young toddlers are capable of finding unlocked guns in the home, and they are strong enough to pull the trigger. As a parent, you may not realize what a serious risk a gun in the home is, especially for children. Read on to learn how to keep your child safe.| HealthyChildren.org
In this article, the American Academy of Pediatrics describes types of grief, how to support your child after the loss of a loved one, and signs there may be cause for concern.| HealthyChildren.org
For many families, events happen that are unpredictable; these events can affect how a child feels and behaves. We call these events ACEs―Adverse Childhood Experiences―and they are more common than you may think. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
Treating depression in children and teens may involve family therapy, psychotherapy (talk therapy), medicine, or combined medicine and therapy. The kind of treatment a child receives depends on the type of depression they have, how severe it is, how long they have experienced the symptoms, their age and other factors specific to them and their family. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
Use this Family Media Plan to create a personalized plan for how all kinds of media are used in your family. | HealthyChildren.org
Roughly 18% of 8- to 12-year-olds and 62% of 13- 18-year-olds reported using social media sites such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Discord and Reddit every day in 2021. Among adolescents and young adults, an 90% use one or more social media platforms. You may wonder how social media may impact your child's mental health. Research suggests it depends on how they use it. Read on to learn more.| HealthyChildren.org