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An independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive. At the Child Mind Institute, we advance children’s mental health through compassionate and uncompromising clinical care, a revolutionary approach to the science of the developing brain, and wide-reaching public education and community programs. Please note SUBSCRIBER HUB PAYMENTS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Dealing with not knowing how much screen time is too much? Set clear expectations and adjust based on your child and con...
04/25/2026

Dealing with not knowing how much screen time is too much? Set clear expectations and adjust based on your child and context. Child Mind Institute.

Tips for managing your child's screen time and setting new rules.

04/24/2026

Nicole Laeno shares her top tips to enjoy prom, your way. 🪩 🎊

Many parents learn this the hard way: screen time arguments in your house. Age-based boundaries and moderation can stead...
04/24/2026

Many parents learn this the hard way: screen time arguments in your house. Age-based boundaries and moderation can steady things. Child Mind Institute.

Child Mind Institute helps parents create healthy boundaries for kids' screen time, broken down for different age groups.

Myth: If a child is tired they will fall asleep easily. Fact: Overtired kids can fight sleep and need routines. Child Mi...
04/24/2026

Myth: If a child is tired they will fall asleep easily. Fact: Overtired kids can fight sleep and need routines. Child Mind Institute.

Tips for helping kids fall—and stay—asleep. Getting enough rest is important for mental health and well being. Encouraging good sleep habits.

04/24/2026

A few years ago, Lucy Hale shared her personal mental health journey with us, discussing her struggles with speaking up for herself, overwhelming thoughts, and feelings of isolation.

“One thing that I struggled with as a child and that I definitely still struggle with as an adult, is that I don’t always know when to speak up for myself or when to share what I’m feeling. And I often have these very overwhelming, dark thoughts that can overtake me, and they leave me feeling isolated or scared or misunderstood.”

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in children and adolescents, but that doesn’t make it any less difficult. If you or a child you know is struggling with anxiety, we hope it helps to remember that you are not alone.

Quick tip: Overtired kids need an earlier reset and predictable routines. It can help with a child who fights bedtime ev...
04/24/2026

Quick tip: Overtired kids need an earlier reset and predictable routines. It can help with a child who fights bedtime every night. Child Mind Institute.

First of all, take a deep breath — you are not alone. Many parents and kids struggle with bedtime and while bedtime does not have to be a miserable experience, there are few other words that can accurately describe it when the evening goes awry.

If a child who will not sleep alone sounds familiar you are not alone. Use a fading plan to step back gradually at bedti...
04/24/2026

If a child who will not sleep alone sounds familiar you are not alone. Use a fading plan to step back gradually at bedtime. Child Mind Institute.

It's not too late! Anxious kids can learn to sleep in their own bed with a technique called "fading." The Child Mind Institute explains what to do.

Dealing with a child who is tired cranky and unfocused? Consistent sleep habits support learning mood and behavior. Chil...
04/23/2026

Dealing with a child who is tired cranky and unfocused? Consistent sleep habits support learning mood and behavior. Child Mind Institute.

Tips for helping kids fall—and stay—asleep. Getting enough rest is important for mental health and well being. Encouraging good sleep habits.

Many parents learn this the hard way: bedtime battles and night waking. Start by naming the fear or worry and then build...
04/23/2026

Many parents learn this the hard way: bedtime battles and night waking. Start by naming the fear or worry and then build a plan. Child Mind Institute.

Getting kids to fall asleep and stay asleep can feel impossible, but there are well-tested strategies parents can use to say goodbye to bad nights.

Myth: Kids should calm down on command. Fact: Regulation skills take coaching and practice. Child Mind Institute.
04/23/2026

Myth: Kids should calm down on command. Fact: Regulation skills take coaching and practice. Child Mind Institute.

Discover how to help your child develop self-regulation skills and regulate their emotions. Get self-regulation strategies for kids.

Quick tip: Teach early noticing and labeling before feelings peak. It can help with kids who go from fine to furious fas...
04/23/2026

Quick tip: Teach early noticing and labeling before feelings peak. It can help with kids who go from fine to furious fast. Child Mind Institute.

Learn how to help kids calm down before frustration, fear or anger builds into explosive behavior. Emotional regulation is a skill some kids need to be taught.

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Of the 74.5 million children in the United States, an estimated 17.1 million have or have had a mental health disorder — more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. Half of all mental illness occurs before the age of 14, and 75 percent by the age of 24.

In spite of the magnitude of the problem, lack of awareness and entrenched stigma keep the majority of these young people from getting help. Children and adolescents struggling with these disorders are at risk for academic failure, substance abuse and a clash with the juvenile justice system — all of which come at a tremendous cost to them, their families and the community.

We are driven to create a brighter future for our children, and we make three commitments:

1. Give these children access to the best, most effective treatments when and where they need it most