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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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Crohn's Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Jan 27, 2017

Inflammatory Bowel diseases (IBD), which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. Read More

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All About Croup

Jan 24, 2017

What causes croup? What other symptoms are present? How do we treat croup, and can it be prevented? Let’s take a closer look. Read More

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Winter Workout: Exercise During TV Commercials

Jan 20, 2017

As always, consult with your child’s physician before implementing any new exercise routine. How do you keep your family active throughout the winter? By encouraging them to step away from the couch or computer, and get moving during the commercials of their favorite TV show! Staying active Read More

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Kids and Nutrition: Making Vegetables Taste Good

Jan 16, 2017

Getting kids to eat vegetables is not always an easy task. The good news? We can make them taste good! If you have a picky eater, here are some recipes to help you to just that. Read More

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Nutrition Therapy - Dietitians Practicing What They Teach

Jan 13, 2017

Have you ever wondered if your doctor or member of your medical team would choose the same treatment they recommend to you? What if that treatment were difficult, like following a special diet? For the past three years the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center at Nationwide Children’s Read More

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How to Be Prepared for Cold Weather Emergencies

Jan 05, 2017

When the weather turns frigid, it is important to remember how to protect your family from dangerous temperatures and wind chills. Here are a few reminders to keep them safe. If you’re traveling in a car make sure you have the right clothing. Read More

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Can We Trust Medical Information from Mainstream Media?

Jan 03, 2017

I recently gasped in shock as I read an editorial printed in a major newspaper outlet that contained gross inaccuracies about food allergy management. Read More

Our Top 10 Posts of 2016

Dec 29, 2016

It is time, once again, to reflect on the last year and thank the many contributors to 700 Children’s (we added 57 new authors in 2016!) and the hundreds of thousands of readers who come here for informative, evidence-based content. Read More