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Children’s Health Council (CHC), a leader in providing comprehensive support for the mental and emotional well–being of children, teens, and young adults, is proud to announce a partnership with Brightlife Kids and Soluna—digital platforms that offer coaching support, mental health Read more >>
Supporting Children and Teens Through the Upcoming Presidential Election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, political talk is everywhere—on TV, social media, bumper stickers, at the dinner table, in classrooms, and in the background of everyday conversations. If you think your kids aren’t paying attention, think again. Read more >>
Validating Your Child’s Emotions
Emotional validation is recognizing someone else’s feelings or needs without judgment. You don’t have to agree with someone’s perspective to validate their emotions. You just have to show the person that you understand how they could feel the way they… Read more >>
Teen Not Talking? Here’s How to Break the Silence
Talking to teenagers is difficult for many reasons. Not every conversation is going to be big. But little talks and a lot of short moments can add up to big benefits for your kid’s social and emotional health. Read more >>
How to Talk to Kids About a Cancer Diagnosis in the Family
What does an appropriate and reassuring conversation with children about a cancer diagnosis look like? Elizabeth Farrell, a clinical social worker with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, says that a lot of caregivers’ first instinct may be to choose not to Read more >>
Parents’ Guide to Talking to Adolescents About Death
For many adults, talking about death is difficult. When we speak to our own teenagers about the death of a peer, family member or teacher, it can be even harder. Read more >>
How to Help a Highly Emotional Child Cope With Big Feelings
At any age, crying is a normal response to being overwhelmed by strong feelings, like anger, fear, stress, or even happiness. Some children, however, cry more than others. Those same children may get angry more often, feel frustrated faster, and Read more >>
Communicating With Your Teen—How to Approach Conversations With Empathy and Understanding
Establishing a connection with your teen is the basis for effectively supporting their mental well-being and social and emotional learning. When we love someone, we are interested in them and in their thoughts and feelings. As your child grows, communication Read more >>
5 Simple Tips to Help You Have a Real Conversation with Your Teen
Parents often talk about how tough it is to talk to teenagers, how their kids won’t say anything or listen to them. Child and adolescent psychologist, family therapist, and author Shelja Sen shares five essential strategies that can make a Read more >>
In our interactions with our children, each of us has the choice to respond in ways that either strengthen or weaken our relationships with them. 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
