RESOURCES
Going Back to School
Find back-to-school tips to help kids with mental health or learning disorders.

Related Resources
Evidence-based back-to-school tips and articles.
Talking to Kids About Back-to-School Worries
Tips for a more productive conversation.

Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling
How resetting expectations and planning ahead can help children with learning challenges.

Back-to-School Dos and Don'ts
Tips on navigating summer's end, especially for kids who are anxious.

When Kids Refuse to Go to School
How to recognize what's called 'school refusal' and how to get kids back in class.

How Trauma Affects Kids in School
Learn the signs of trauma and tips for helping kids who've been traumatized.

How to Help Your Child Get Motivated in School
Strategies you can use to help kids work up to their potential.

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Video Resources
Use these videos to spark important conversations and teach essential mental health skills.
For Kids in Pre-K
These preschool-age videos feature hedgehog characters teaching important mental health skills for preschool children (age 3 to 5) to understand and enjoy.
For Kids in Elementary School
These elementary-age videos also feature hedgehog characters in imaginative stories to teach key skills in a way that kids will enjoy watching and remember longer.
For Kids in Middle School
These middle school-age videos feature an engaging host and interviews with a diverse group of real kids. They teach key skills while normalizing the challenges kids face and sparking productive conversations.
For Kids in High School
These high school-age videos feature an engaging host and interviews with a diverse group of teens. They teach key skills while normalizing the challenges kids face and sparking productive conversations.
For Parents
These videos for parents feature evidence-based information on helping children succeed in school, manage stress, and other tips to address your most common parenting challenges.