Every day there are more than 5,400 suicide attempts by students in grades seven through 12 in the United States. In Washington state, the suicide rate is higher than the national average.

Jennifer Stuber, an assistant professor of social work, and Sue Eastgard, a clinician, co-founded Forefront, a University of Washington-based suicide-prevention organization. They offer insights about parents' role, especially the willingness to simply start a conversation.