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Social Media for Teens Downloadable

Helping Teens Build a Healthier Relationship with Social Media

Social media is a primary source of connection for many, but it’s crucial—especially for youth—to balance online interaction with real-life socialization. Being intentional about how we engage with content and having open and honest conversations about responsible usage can help set boundaries that support mental well-being.
 
Graphic of three coloring pages

Works of Heart Coloring Pages

Give your brain a break and find some inspiration with our "Works of Heart” coloring pages. Download, print, and share our four hope-filled designs.
 
5 Fab Ideas: Kids & Spring Cleaning

5 Fab Ideas: Kids & Spring Cleaning

Encourage your family to take part in spring cleaning while teaching them life skills to create space, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost their overall mood with these five activities.

Additional Resources

 
Young woman sitting outside next to a tree with her head in her hand, looking depressed.

It’s Spring – So Why Aren’t You Happy?

Loneliness is on the rise, and rebuilding meaningful connections can feel harder than ever. As social habits shift and relationships take more effort to maintain, loneliness can quietly become the norm for youth and adults. So how do we begin to recover? It starts with a simple idea: “do then feel.”
 
Guest Joel Kim Booster - podcast: In This Family

Joel Kim Booster’s Parents Found His Diary And Everything Blew Apart

Actor and writer Joel Kim Booster shares his journey growing up in a deeply religious adoptive household where his sexuality and mental health struggles were not accepted. After his parents discovered he was gay by reading his journal, Joel left home at 17 and began building a life on his own while later navigating a diagnosis of bipolar II disorder. In this candid conversation, he reflects on self-acceptance, boundaries with family, and the path toward reconciliation and stability.
 
Guest Frank Cobbe - podcast: In This Family

Frank Cobbe and His Mom Team Up to Unlock Both of Their Mental Health Mysteries

At just 22, Frank Cobbe has already done significant work to understand his mental health and support others. After being diagnosed with bipolar II disorder and later discovering he is on the autism spectrum, Frank and his mom began a journey that helped them both better understand their mental health. In this episode, Frank shares how family support, education, and self-discovery helped him make sense of experiences like hypomania and psychosis, and why he now advocates for young adult mental health.
 
Emergency kit materials

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Your Family’s Mental and Physical Health

Natural and man-made disasters in recent news can cause stress, especially for children. As a parent, it’s important to remember that your reactions to these disasters can impact the way your child views the world around them. Remain calm, give yourself time to process and create a plan that works for your family.
 
Guest Kris Jamieson - podcast: In This Family

Kris Jamieson Was Unclear On Her Own Identity But Very Clear On Her Mom's

Growing up as the only person of color in her adoptive family, Kris Jamieson always knew she was different, but understanding her identity proved far more complicated. From reconnecting with her birth mother to navigating painful family estrangement, Kris shares how race, belonging, and loss have shaped her mental health journey. It’s a powerful conversation about complicated families, clarity around who “Mom” is, and learning to live with depression and anxiety while holding onto your sense of self.
 
Guest Ka Vang - podcast: In This Family

Ka Vang on War in Southeast Asia, ICE in Minnesota, and Mental Health Echoes

Newspaper columnist and community leader Ka Vang reflects on surviving war and displacement as a Hmong refugee and the lasting mental health impacts on her family. She shares how generational trauma continues to echo today, as immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota trigger fear and flashbacks within the Hmong community.
 
Guest Tracey Yokas - podcast: In This Family

Tracey Yokas on Helping Your Child While Making Sense of Your Own Childhood

After the loss of both her parents, author and artist Tracey Yokas found herself supporting her daughter through grief that developed into an eating disorder and self-harm, all while navigating her own mental health challenges. In this episode, Tracey reflects on parenting through crisis, examining how her own childhood experiences shaped her family dynamics, and the long, complex path toward healing and understanding across generations.
 
Guest Ophira Eisenberg - podcast: In This Family

Generational Trauma, Hypervigilance, and Moving Forward with Ophira Eisenberg

Comedian, writer, and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg joins us to explore generational trauma, hypervigilance, and resilience. Reflecting on her upbringing in a family shaped by unaddressed war-related trauma, she shares how anxiety and anger carried into her own life and parenting — and how she’s learning to face difficult emotions with honesty, humor, and a commitment to keep moving forward.
 
A child with an anxious mind.

How To Help My Child’s Anxiety

Children today face many kinds of worries, from everyday stressors to larger uncertainties in the world around them. These stressors can feel overwhelming, especially for kids who are still learning how to understand their emotions and make sense of new experiences. As caregivers, we play an essential role in helping children feel grounded, supported, and safe. With all these stressors, how can we help keep kids feeling safe and secure in today’s world?