
Tip Sheets
Our tip sheets offer quick and practical guidance for parents supporting a child with mental or behavioral health challenges. Each tip sheet is written with families in mind and designed to help you navigate real situations, whether it is managing school stress, handling tough behaviors at home, or finding the right services.
These tip sheets are easy to read, filled with expert-informed strategies, and grounded in lived experience. Use them whenever you need clarity, confidence, or a next step. All tip sheets are free to download and created to meet you where you are!
Navigating the Juvenile Justice System with a Mental Health Challenge: A Parent's Guide
Interactions between law enforcement and your child can be very scary, especially for a child who has a mental health challenge. It is best to prepare your child ahead of time for what they could expect if they were ever to have an interaction with law enforcement.





















