Parents Lead

A new school year is a fresh start! Fill your backpack with more than just school supplies—pack it with friendship, creativity, hard work and the things that help you feel your best. Cut out the backpack and supplies, then answer the questions to create your own school-year starter pack!

A new school year brings new experiences, new friendships and new opportunities to grow. It can also bring uncertainty, stress or mixed emotions. Staying connected with your child through these changes is one of the best ways to support their mental health.

Professionals play an important role in identifying substance use concerns, providing accurate information and connecting youth and families with support.

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Kratom use among youth is a growing concern. Learn the 10 things everyone should know, including what kratom is, how it affects the brain, signs of use, risks and how to start the conversation.

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A fun bookmark that reminds young readers every story they read—and their own story—is worth discovering.

Learn practical strategies for firearm and medication safety, conversations with children, and simple steps that can help prevent tragedies before they happen.

It may have been a fall, sports injury, car accident, or “just a concussion.” At first, it didn’t seem serious—but now something feels different.

Letting go doesn’t mean losing your child—it means growing with them. This handout shares simple ways to stay connected, shift your role with confidence and support your child’s growing independence.

A simple, everyday guide to help you pause, connect and check in with your child. Small moments of conversation can make a big difference in helping them feel safe, supported and heard.

When a child experiences loss, they need connection, patience and reassurance. This resource offers simple ways to support your child through grief and healing—one day at a time.

Help children build confidence and self-esteem with this fun and creative flower craft activity! Kids can reflect on the positive things that make them unique by writing or drawing encouraging words, strengths and things they love about themselves on each petal and leaf. As they assemble their flower, they’ll create a colorful reminder of the positive thoughts that help their minds grow strong.

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Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.

The way children think about their abilities shapes how they handle challenges, school, friendships and life. Teaching kids to have a growth mindset is one of the most powerful gifts you can give them.

Our words shape the way we see ourselves, our challenges, and the world around us. In this interactive activity, participants explore how small shifts in language can create powerful shifts in thinking. By turning negative or limiting statements into growth-focused, empowering ones, you’ll practice reframing everyday thoughts in a way that builds confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness.

Bring hope, support, and real-life parenting tools to your community.

Download and share this powerful Parents Lead video to air on local stations, in clinic and school waiting rooms, community centers, or anywhere families gather. In just a short time, viewers will discover a free, evidence-based program designed to help parents and caregivers support their children’s behavioral health—from early childhood through the teen years.

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Help families start strong—right from the very beginning.

Download and share this engaging Parents Lead video to air on local stations, in pediatric and clinic waiting rooms, early childhood centers, schools, churches, or anywhere families spend time. In just a short watch, viewers will see how Parents Lead supports parents in building strong connections, encouraging healthy social and emotional development, and handling everyday challenges with confidence.

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As parents and caregivers, you play a vital role in your child’s overall well-being. Wellness isn’t just about eating vegetables or getting enough sleep—it’s about nurturing their body, mind, and emotions every day. Here are some simple, practical ways to help your child thrive.

Download and print this fun Valentines activity for your child or students.

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