TW: discussion of suicide In this episode, we outline how to co-create a suicide prevention safety plan with your adolescent—what it is, what goes in it, and how to keep it accessible. Talking about suicide doesn’t put the idea in kids’ heads. Open conversations are where it starts. Plan templates to use: Stanley-Brown Safety PlanSAMHSAChild Mind InstitutePeer-to-Peer Support 988 (call or text)The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youthBorn This Way Foundation’s Be There Certificate
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TW: discussion of suicide In this episode, we outline how to co-create a suicide prevention safety plan with your adolescent—what it is, what goes in it, and how to keep it accessible. Talking about suicide doesn’t put the idea in kids’ heads. Open conversations are where it starts. Plan templates to use: Stanley-Brown Safety PlanSAMHSAChild Mind InstitutePeer-to-Peer Support 988 (call or text)The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youthBorn This Way Foundation’s Be There Certificate
Unstructured play and boredom are not only okay, they're essential for your child’s development. In a world filled with scheduled activities and endless screens, allowing kids the time and space to engage in free play can help build creativity, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience. This episode gives practical tips on balancing structured activities with creative, independent play and how to give your child the freedom they need to thrive.
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TW: discussion of suicide In this episode, we outline how to co-create a suicide prevention safety plan with your adolescent—what it is, what goes in it, and how to keep it accessible. Talking about suicide doesn’t put the idea in kids’ heads. Open conversations are where it starts. Plan templates to use: Stanley-Brown Safety PlanSAMHSAChild Mind InstitutePeer-to-Peer Support 988 (call or text)The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youthBorn This Way Foundation’s Be There Certificate
