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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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Window Blinds and Child Injury: Safety Tips for Your Home

Dec 11, 2017

Window blinds can cause serious injuries or even death to young children. On average, two children under 6 years of age are treated in a U.S. hospital emergency department each day for a window blind-related injury. Read More

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Is Social Media Making Your Kid Depressed?

Nov 30, 2017

A recent study identified a correlation between the increased amount of time teens spend using electronic devices and increased symptoms of depression. The study does not prove that increased screen time causes increased symptoms of depression, but does indicate that there may be a link between the two. Read More

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Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Advice from Former NICU Parents

Nov 16, 2017

I still remember the first time I walked into the NICU. It was hours after the birth of my twin girls – 15 weeks too soon. The NICU was loud and unfamiliar. Read More

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Aquatic Therapy: Using Water for Wellness and Independence

Oct 31, 2017

Aquatic therapy is the use of water to support or teach a child skills just like they would in “land therapy.” The goal is to improve a child’s independence to complete tasks in his or her everyday life – some of which may be more difficult when the child is on land. Read More

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How to Help a Child Build Resilience to Combat Stress

Oct 20, 2017

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—such as abuse, neglect, exposure to violence, and loss of a family member to suicide—can have lifelong effects on health. Read More

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Aromatherapy: Supporting Patients in a Holistic Way

Oct 16, 2017

Aromatherapy is becoming more common as a way to support patients during their hospital admission. Aromatherapy is the term for using essential oils in a holistic way, meaning they are used to support health – mind, body, and spirit. Read More

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Auditory Processing Disorder: Understanding the ABCs of APD

Oct 12, 2017

Auditory Processing Disorder is a disorder of the auditory system which causes a disruption in the way an individual’s brain understands what they are hearing. This means that someone with APD does not have hearing loss, despite showing difficulty with hearing-related tasks. Read More

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It's World Mental Health Day: Help Stop the Stigma

Oct 10, 2017

A man stands in front of a group of people and asks, “Who here has mental health?” Only a handful raise their hands. “We all have mental health,” he says. More than 1 in 5 adults have experienced a mental disorder within the past year. Read More