Child Mind Institute

From dogs to horses, animals can help kids feel calm, motivated and ready to learn. Here's how therapists use animals in treatment. childmind.org/article/animal…

Working memory is what lets us hold information in mind long enough to use it. Routines, checklists and other tools can help kids who struggle with it. childmind.org/article/how-to…

Sadness or irritability, losing interest in favorite activities, and changes in sleep or appetite can all be signs that a teen is depressed. Here's how to help and when to seek treatment. childmind.org/article/how-to…

Mindfulness is showing up more and more in therapy and in classrooms. Here's how it can help kids manage stress and focus, and what the research shows so far. childmind.org/article/the-po…

Metacognition is a big word for something simple: thinking about your own thinking. The better kids understand how they learn, the easier it is for them to find strategies that work. childmind.org/article/how-me…