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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.  

ABC WORKSHEET

The BHNav ABC Worksheet helps caregivers identify patterns in children’s behavior by tracking what happens before, during, and after an incident. It’s designed to uncover triggers and motivations so parents and care teams can respond more effectively.

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.

EXPOSURE HIERARCHY

A worksheet that helps children identify and rate situations that cause them anxiety or fear on a scale from 1 (least worried) to 10 (most intense fear). It’s designed to support gradual exposure and self-awareness of emotional responses .

INTERNET SAFETY PLAN

A family guide to creating technology rules, protecting privacy, and ensuring kids know what to do if they feel unsafe online. It also includes caregiver responsibilities, safety steps, and a checklist for monitoring social media and app.

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.

TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT TRAUMA

A tool to help caregivers know when and how to talk to their child about traumatic experiences. It emphasizes creating a safe environment, recognizing distress signs, responding calmly, and revisiting conversations as the child is ready.

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.

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