Sometimes getting children to open up can be difficult, especially when a child is going through something like depression. They may not even know how to explain themselves.

So, approaching the subject with the intent to listening and an open heart can make all the difference. Parents should know best if their child is having bad day from slipping into a depression. Moms and Dads need to be diligent and persistent when getting their child to open up about what is bothering them.

"My one recommendation to parents doesn't keep drilling down. Let them talk," says Doctor Vanessa Jensen, a psychologist with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health. If they don't open up the first time, keep bringing it up. But be somewhat clever in your approach. Dr. Jensen says talk about your own experiences or what you've observed about your child's behavior.

"So, observations might be, you know, 'I noticed you look kind of worried. That look on your face makes me think something is going on.' So start with what you see," says Dr. Jensen. When they do start to talk, Dr. Jensen says listen! Most important, don't be afraid to ask the tough questions, the ones you may not want to know the answer.

"Do you ever get so down you don't want to be here? Or you want to be dead? Or some question to make it ok to talk about it, as kids will not bring that up," says Dr. Jensen. Just a few signs of depression: If your child is withdrawn, grades dropped, mood swings.

When it comes to burnout, Dr. Jensen says asking your kid how their day was, instead of 'why are you so tired?' may get that conversation going. If your child is falling asleep while doing homework or is grumpy, they may be suffering from burnout. Getting that conversation going could help parents and their kids agree that scaling back on activities maybe the answer.