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Posted by: John Ackerman, PhD on Feb 05, 2026

As a parent or caregiver, you know your children – you’ve seen them grow up and are familiar with their strengths and challenges. It can be surprising and worrying to realize they won’t always share their lives with you.

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The Importance of Support and Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ+ youth deserve safe spaces and supportive relationships that empower them to thrive. Learn how advocacy, acceptance, and access to vital resources can make a life-saving difference.
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Myths About Suicide: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions

When it comes to suicide, there’s a lot of competing information that makes it hard to tell myth from fact. But knowing the facts may allow us to take life-saving steps to help our children.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Facebook’s Safety Initiative Helps Prevent Suicide

Feb 13, 2024

Facebook has been collaborating with suicide prevention organizations for more than a decade to identify users at risk for suicide and to provide them with crisis resources. Read More