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How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids’ Development [downloadable]
A new Common Sense Media study shows that learning gender roles from movies and TV shows has real consequences on kids’ self-esteem, relationships, and even their future careers. Read more >>
How to Talk to Teens: Top 10 Tips for Effective Communication
written by Liza Bennigson, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications Teenagers are known for being moody, irritable and stressed out. Just watch any old episode of Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls or Glee. Trying to get through to your teen can Read more >>
ADHD: The Pros and Cons of a “Medication Holiday”
Written by Dr. Glen Elliott, former CHC Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director Summer checklist: Sunblock…check. Beach towels…check. Medication…uncheck? Read more >>
Online Safety Computer Game for Kids [web resource] [downloadable]
Google has created Be Internet Awesome, a classroom curriculum and computer game to teach children about online safety and security. The Be Internet Awesome program helps young people become more Internet savvy and encourages them to be good Internet citizens. Read more >>
Staying Safe on the Internet [web resource]
The internet has opened up a whole new world for people of all ages, but it does come with some risks. How much do you know about internet safety? Check out the following links on girlshealth.gov for information about how Read more >>
Girlshealth.gov [web resource]
Girlshealth.gov was created in 2002 by the Office on Women’s Health, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Girlshealth.gov is committed to empowering girls to create strong, positive relationships and happy, healthy futures by providing girls Read more >>
American Academy of Pediatrics HealthyChildren.org [web resource]
The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 66,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. In 2009, the AAP launched HealthyChildren.org to provide parents with Read more >>
Cognitive and Social Emotional Resilience in Children with Dyslexia [presentation]
In this Community Educations session for educators, UCSF School of Medicine’s Dr. Fumiko Hoeft discusses: – The resilience framework of dyslexia– Cognitive resilience– Socio-Emotional resilience Read more >>
PACER Center is a non-profit parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation. Read more >>
South Bay and Peninsula Resources for Mental Health and Resilience [downloadable]
The following list of local mental health resources is provided courtesy of the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
