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Common problems for kids
Resources to help kids work through common challenges like navigating peer relationships, dealing with stress, and using technology safely.
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION
The BHNav Assertive Communication guide explains the difference between passive, assertive, and aggressive communication, emphasizing assertiveness as the healthiest balance between expressing needs and respecting others. It teaches children how to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and manage peer pressure while noting that communication styles can vary across situations and cultures.
BEHAVIORAL REPLACEMENTS
The BHNav Behavioral Replacements sheet offers healthy activities for kids—categorized as distractions, social, physical, and creative—to replace negative behaviors and support emotional well-being. These activities, like art, sports, or volunteering, promote connection, mindfulness, and positive coping habits.
IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES
This resource explains the difference between stress and trauma for families adjusting to life in a new country, provides local organization contacts, and outlines key legal rights when interacting with law enforcement. It encourages families to seek support and connect with community resources.
TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT SEX
This guide helps caregivers navigate age-appropriate conversations about sex, relationships, and body awareness from early childhood through adolescence. It includes key tips—like being factual, using natural moments, and reinforcing that abuse is never a child’s fault—and lists recommended educational resources.
PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Parenting in the Digital Age provides caregivers with practical, research-based strategies for navigating kids’ technology and media use. It covers age-appropriate screen guidelines, the mental and physical health effects of excessive tech use, and ways to talk with kids about online safety, privacy, and digital responsibility. The guide also recommends tools and parental control apps (like Bark, Qustodio, and Google Family Link) to help set healthy boundaries and support safe, balanced technology habits.