Social Support Resources

Building social support for kids involves creating environments that foster connections and friendships. By creating opportunities for interaction, teaching social skills, and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, kids can develop strong social connections that contribute to their overall well-being. Here, you'll find some simple ways to help them.

• 5 ways to shake shyness
• Answering questions about sex
• Anxiety
• Assertiveness
• Body image and self-esteem
• Building confidence
• Choosing your mood
• Disasters: how families can help
• Fears and phobias
• How can I improve my self-esteem?
• Is head banging normal?
• Learning, play, and your 1- to 2-year-old
• Managing your emotional reactions
• Media use guidelines: babies & toddlers
• Optimism
• Shyness
• Social anxiety
• Talking to kids about gun violence
• Talking to kids about race and racism
• Talking to your child about drugs
• Talking to your child about the news
• Talking to your kids about alcohol
• Underage drinking: what can parents do?
• Volunteering with your child