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Parents, take a few minutes and think about where your child was during the tornado and answer the following questions. If the child was separated from you during the tornado, ask your child the following questions. Did windows or doors break in the place y...

Disasters happen everywhere, and every member of the family can prepare. Preparedness for the future starts today. Whether you’re a kid or teen yourself, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, Ready Kids has tools and information to help before, during an...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created Ready Wrigley to provide parents, guardians, teachers, and young children with tips, activities, and a story to help the whole family prepare for emergencies. Together with your child, join Wrigley as ...

Every family is unique, but all families share a bond that can be used to support one another during trying times While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for helping a family member who is drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with a mental illness,...

Flood Safety Social Media Toolkit The Flood Safety Social Media toolkit contains flood safety and preparedness messages you can share on your social media channels. You can either copy these messages directly or customize them to reach your audience. Website...

Weather events like severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes are happening more often. Between weather reports, news coverage, and the storms themselves, it can be a lot for kids to handle. Here are some tips on how to help them feel less stressed befo...

Inspire youth to prepare with FEMA’s Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) Curriculum. The newly updated STEP is a modular emergency preparedness curriculum with fun activities that can be used in many different settings, inside and outside of school. G...

Website: https://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2024/02/study-adolescents-who-use-substances-at-higher-risk-for-mental-illness-suicide/ Review led by University of Minnesota researcher found link between mental illness and the use of a range of ...

Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing Genocide. Slavery. Forced relocation. Destruction of cultural practices. These experiences, shared by communities, can result in cumulative emotional and psychological wounds that are carried across generations. Resea...

Dear Parents and Teachers,  In the wake of a traumatic event, you may be filled with worry or sadness. Yet no matter how concerned or overwhelmed you may feel, as parents and teachers you have the power to help children recover. Your comfort, support and reas...

Make your child feel safe. All children, from toddlers to teens, will benefit from your touch - extra cuddling, hugs or just a reassuring pat on the back. It gives them a feeling of security, which is so important in the aftermath of a frightening or disturb...

At this age, although children are making big developmental advances, they still depend on parents to nurture them. As with babies, they typically respond to situations according to how parents react. If you are calm and confident, your child will feel more se...

At this age, children are more able to talk about their thoughts and feelings and can better handle difficulties, but they still look to their parents for comfort and guidance. Listening to them demonstrates your commitment. When scary things happen, seeing th...

Help teens feel helpful. Give them small tasks and responsibilities in the household, then praise them for what they have done and how they have handled themselves. Do not overburden teens with too many responsibilities, especially adult-like ones, as that w...

Adolescent development is a process that all young people experience, and there are specific developmental tasks that all young people need to accomplish in order to enter adulthood well-prepared. The tasks of adolescence are best described by the theme of Bei...

Minnesota has state laws that allow minors to consent to certain types of services without parent or guardian permission (Minnesota Statutes Sections 144.341 - 144.3441). These laws help young people seek confidential health care for sensitive issues such as p...

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"Adolescent Health Month" is a national and statewide initiative that supports partnerships between families and their communities and emphasizes the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential. This initiative encourages meaningful youth ...