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Posted by: John Ackerman, PhD , Rachel Jones , Amberle Prater, PhD, LPCC-S on Apr 24, 2026

Losing someone to death by suicide can be shocking, frightening, and incomprehensible for both adults and children alike. Helping a child manage the unexpected loss in a healthy way is an important step forward.

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How to Support Children Through Grief
Navigating any kind of loss can be difficult. Supporting a child through the loss of a loved one, especially when you're grieving, too, is even harder.
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How to Talk with Children About Death
Talking to a child about death can be feel overwhelming. Walking through a grief journey together can create closeness and resilience that they will carry with them as they grow. 
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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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Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Injury Healing Through Nutrition

Mar 21, 2018

When an athlete is injured, they suddenly lose control of many aspects of their plan of care. Resting and following doctors’ orders can be very difficult for athletes. The good news is that nutrition is a part of the injury treatment plan athletes are able to influence. Read More

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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend

Mar 15, 2018

If you are the parent of a middle or high school student, you know there’s a new trend every month, if not more often. Recently, JUULs (pronounced like jewels) and JUULing have become all the rage. Read More

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The Importance of Activity for Kids with Physical Disabilities

Mar 13, 2018

Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old participated in an individual or team sport in 2016. Read More

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Kidney Health: How the Kidneys Contribute to Strong Bones

Mar 08, 2018

The kidneys are very busy organs. They are responsible for the body’s fluids, red blood cells and for clearing out waste products. They also help keep minerals and nutrients in working order, especially calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D. Read More

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The Story Behind Our Wagons

Mar 07, 2018

Wagons have been our preferred mode of patient transportation since the 1960’s. Our patient transportation team estimates each wagon rolls 12-15 miles around the campus every day. Read More

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Breast Reduction Surgery: When Is It Necessary for a Young Woman?

Mar 02, 2018

Breast size can be affected by weight fluctuations, so it is important to be at a stable, healthy weight for at least six months to one year prior to considering surgery. Read More

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Anorectal Malformations: Surgery and Beyond

Feb 28, 2018

Anorectal Malformations (ARM) are rare defects present at birth in 1 in 5000 children. ARM are found in both boys and girls and while the primary malformation is anorectal, an ARM can also affect a child’s urological, gynecological, spinal, cardiac, airway and limb systems. Read More

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Fetal Echocardiogram: Cardiologists Evaluating Tiny Hearts

Feb 20, 2018

A fetal echocardiogram is a test done during pregnancy to evaluate the heart of an unborn baby. An echocardiogram can assess the function and structures of the heart. The test can help detect abnormalities of the heart before birth. Read More