This collection of papers addresses seven critical problem areas that can place today's young students at risk. "Children in Self-Care" (Merlyn Pitney) discusses the key problems of the rapidly increasing number of "latch key" students who must fend for themselves before and/or after school. "Stress Management for Children" (Kristine Kunkle) shows that stress is experienced not just by adults even though there has been little attention paid to its impact on children and their school work. The problems of the increasing numbers of children whose parents have divorced are discussed in "Children of Divorce" (Cindy Russell). "Children of Alcoholic Parents" (Joyce Jagucki) presents a clear case for greater teacher and counselor attention to the difficulties of children from alcoholic families. "Children Who Are Victims of Sexual Abuse" (Debra Duetemeyer) provides alarming statistics about the number of abused children and guidelines for professionals to observe in identifying and working with these children. "Children Coping with Death and Loss" (Kathleen Ray) describes how schools can respond to these children in their sorrow. Finally, numerous esteem-enhancing resources that can lead to long-term rewards in student adjustment and achievement are discussed in "Self-Esteem and Academics" (Lynn Burton). A bibliography is included with each article. (ABL)