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About Our Kids - Information on children's mental health and parenting based on research in child psychiatry, psychology, and child development; sponsored by the New York University Child Study Center.

Age-Related Reactions of Children to Disaster - Discusses children's and teens' reactions to overwhelming traumatic events, describes PTSD signs for parents to look for, and advises on helping childrn cope. From New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Counseling Guide.

Ask The Doctor - Interactive medical question and answer forum about all aspects of child behavior. Questions are replied to by online doctors with an online library of articles on children's problems.
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Ask The Psychologist - Parenting questions about behavior problems and emotional issues are answered by experienced clinical psychologist Dr. Thomas Yarnell.
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Build Your Child's Self-Esteem - Dr. Yarnell, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, describes 16 techniques parents and teachers can use to build high, positive self-esteem in their children.
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Children and Trauma: Reactions to the WTC Disaster - Psychologist Michael Fenichel presents internet resources for coping with the trauma and recovery following the attack on the World Trade Center.
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Does Your Child Need Help? - An information pamphlet developed by Parents Involved Network to help families tell the difference between everyday problems and those that may signal more serious distress.

Supporting Your Adolescent: Tips for Parents - Guidance to parents on supporting, guiding and interacting with teenage children, including getting special help when needed. From the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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Tips for Parents: Adolescents - Australian government brochure provides advice on adolescent behavioural topics.

Tips for Parents: Kids 1-4 - Australian government brochure provides advice on building and sustaining young children's emotional well-being. Emphasises the importance of routines.

Tips for Parents: Kids 5-11 - Australian government brochure provides advice on helping children deal with school, loss and change, as well as when to seek professional help.

What To Tell Your Children About The Terrorist Attack - A clinical psychologist discusses the way children react emotionally to events such as terrorism, and how to help them cope.
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