Child Mind Institute, an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders, hosted its 2021 Virtual Fall Luncheon in the Bay Area on Wednesday, September 29. Led by Child Mind President and author of The Scaffold Effect: Raising Resilient and Secure Kids in an Age of […]
Create good home environments where children can flourish, understand their strengths and view mistakes as gifts from which to learn. These are just a few of the takeaways from a recent webinar featuring a panel of child education and behavior experts. Parenting: Make the Most of Your Child’s Education, presented by Make It Better Media […]
If you have a child that is showing signs of feeling anxious, overwhelmed or just plain out-of-sorts these days, you are not alone. The pandemic has amplified mental health distress for youth; a recent University of Calgary study found that symptoms of anxiety and depression have doubled in kids—particularly in older adolescents and girls—since the […]
In the midst of a global pandemic, a study from Texas A&M University revealed that more than one in five Americans consider themselves anti-vaxxers and tend to embrace the term as not just a stance, but a social identity. The findings, both surprising and concerning, “demonstrates the scope of the challenge in vaccinating the population […]
Editor’s Note, July 5, 2022: Yesterday a gunman killed at least seven people and injured over 35 in Highland Park, Illinois during a Fourth of July parade. This mass shooting is close to home for many on the Better team. Read our latest article on ways to help the community, victims and injured. A friend […]
This new series brings together various authors to shed light on an important topic.
This new series brings together various authors to shed light on an important topic.
Take care of yourself amist these uncertain times.
View one woman’s story on the unexpected challenges of the pandemic and how its impacting her life.
Now more than ever it’s important that we take care of ourselves, and this means taking care of our mental health. For our latest webinar, we are excited to bring you an expert panel of mental health thought leaders who have stepped forward to openly share their personal stories, and dedicated professionals who bring awareness […]
