Practical guidance and support when your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns.
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From One Parent to Another
Hi, I’m Laurie. I have a PhD and 25+ years’ experience in public health, but when my own family struggled with mental health, it was still incredibly hard. The information I needed was scattered everywhere, and I felt isolated. I created Together We NavigateTM to be the resource I wished I’d had, where trustworthy information, practical tools, and real understanding come together.
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Overwhelmed to Organized: A Guide for Parents
The Problem: When your child struggles with mental health, everything feels overwhelming.
The Solution: This guide helps you take that first step toward feeling calmer and more in control.
What’s Inside:
- How to organize the information and details that matter most to your child’s care (e.g., appointments, symptoms, and provider information)
- Templates for tracking your child’s behaviors, treatments, and progress
- Guide to finding local resources in your area
- Strategies to manage the emotional overwhelm
Free Resources for Parents
Emergency mental health resources for parents and teens when you need help now.
Learn how to support your child’s emotions and stay connected to them.
Blog: Real Stories from Parents (updated weekly!)
Reflections and insights about support child and teen mental health, and how to care for yourself and others in your family. You’ll find honest stories about the hard days and the small victories.
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Recent Posts
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Insurance helps, until it doesn’t. Here’s what to do when the standard options aren’t working.
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Therapist for My Child? (Even with Insurance)
You have insurance. So why is finding a therapist for your child this hard?
Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist. What’s the Difference, and Who Does My Child Need?
Staring at a list of mental health providers and not sure where to start? You’re not alone, and the credential alphabet soup doesn’t make it easier. Here’s a plain-language breakdown of who does what, and why the letters after someone’s name matter less than you might think.
How to Talk to Your Child About Therapy (Even When They’re Pushing Back)
Most kids don’t ask for therapy. And a lot of them push back when it’s suggested. Here’s how to have the conversation anyway, and what to do when it doesn’t go the way you hoped.
When Should You Get Help for Your Child’s Mental Health?
It’s rarely one moment. It’s a slow accumulation of concerns that pile up until you can’t explain them away anymore. Here’s how to recognize when it’s time to get your child a therapist, and how to take that first step.
How to Tell If Your Child Needs Mental Health Help
If you’ve been wondering whether your child’s mood changes are just a phase or something more, you’re not alone. Learn the early signs of anxiety and depression, when therapy may help, and what thoughtful next steps look like.
