My Emotions & Behaviors

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• Should You Fight a Bully?

  There are usually better, smarter choices than fighting if you are dealing with a bully.

• Depression

  Everyone is sad once in a while. But depression is a sadness that goes on too long and hurts too much. Find out more in this article for kids.

• How Do I Help a Kid Who’s Bullied?

  Being bullied stinks. But what if you see it happening to someone else? You can help. Find out how.

• Talking to Your Parents

  Sometimes you really need to talk with mom or dad. But it's not always easy. Get tips for how to have a good talk.

• Video: Welcome Home Yoga

  You're home from a long day at school. Unwind with Welcome Home Yoga.

• Train Your Temper

  Everyone gets angry sometimes. Does your temper ever get out of control? Find out how to put a leash on it.

• Five Steps for Fighting Stress

  Everybody gets stressed from time to time. This article for kids has some tips for you to try the next time you're stressed.

• Phobias

  A phobia is strong fear of something. Find out more in this article for kids.

• What Kids Say About: Worrying

  Lots of kids worry about the health of someone they love. Find out more in this article for kids.

• What Kids Say About: Drinking Alcohol

  What do kids think about drinking alcohol? KidsHealth wanted to know, so we asked 690 kids ages 9 to 13.

• What Kids Say About: Bullying

  If you have been bullied, you know how bad it feels. But you might not know how many other kids have felt exactly the same way.

• What Should I Do if My Family Fights?

  It's normal for family members to disagree once in a while. Learn how keep your cool during an argument.

• How Can I Feel Better About My Body?

  It's normal to wish you could change something about your body. Find out more about these feelings in this article for kids.

• The Story on Stress

  Stress happens when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. You may feel angry, frustrated, scared, or afraid. Our article for kids will help you manage stress.

• Nightmares

  Nightmares may be upsetting, but they are not "real" and can't harm you. And if you have one, you're in good company: almost everyone gets them once in awhile - adults, as well as kids. Read our article on nightmares to find out more.

• Being Afraid

  Have you ever been afraid? Everyone gets scared sometimes. Find out more about fear in this article for kids.

• Going to a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Therapist

  What's it like to go to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist? Find out in this article for kids.

• The Story on Self-Esteem

  You need self-esteem, but it doesn't always come naturally. Find out what it means to feel good about yourself.

• Taking Charge of Anger

  Did you know that anger isn't all bad? Find out more in this article for kids.

• Stuttering

  Do you or does someone you know ever have a hard time getting words out? Get the whole story on stuttering and other speech problems in this article for kids.

• Dealing With Bullies

  No one likes a bully. Find out how to handle them in this article for kids.

• When Somebody Dies

  It's difficult, even for grownups, to understand why death must happen. It may be the hardest thing of all to understand. We'll try to help you understand a little bit more in this article for kids.

• How to Handle Abuse

  Child abuse is never OK. Find out more in this article for kids.

• How to Be a Good Sport

  Winning is more fun but losing happens to everyone. Find out how to handle losing - and other frustrations in sports.

• The Scoop on Gossip

  Gossiping can hurt someone's feelings, including yours if people are gossiping about you! Find out more in this article for kids.

• Cheating

  Many kids feel tempted to cheat once in a while, but it's not worth it. Read our article on cheating to find out why!

• Kids With Special Needs

  Lots of kids have special needs. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Dealing With Peer Pressure

  Did you ever feel like another kid was trying to get you to do something you didn't want to do? If so, you've felt peer pressure. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  Someone might say you're obsessed with soccer or something else that you really like, but when someone has a true obsession, it isn't any fun. Find out more about obsessive-compulsive disorder in this article for kids.