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Posted by: Laura Cook, PhD on Mar 02, 2026

With the negativity and divisiveness in our current political climate, your kids are counting on you to help them understand the many images, messages, and actions that are occurring all around them.  Here’s how you can help.  

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How to Support Children’s Mental Health
In recognition of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9, here are a few tips for parents and caregivers – and other adults who can help support the children around them.
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Understanding Orthorexia: When "Healthy Eating" Becomes Harmful

Orthorexia is a term used to describe an intense fixation to only eating foods considered “healthy” or “clean.” Unlike other eating disorders that focus on how much food is eaten, orthorexia centers on food quality and perfecting nutritional intake.

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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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Screen time and teenagers

Screen Time and Your Child’s Development: Why Disconnecting is a Good Idea

Apr 11, 2019

You thought raising TEENAGERs was tough, but raising SCREENAGERs is even more challenging! A recent PEW Research Center Survey reports nearly nine out of 10 teens think excessive screen time is a problem, and six out of 10 say it is a major problem. Read More

Autism

Autism and Alternative Treatments: Are They Effective?

Apr 02, 2019

Alternative treatments are characterized by using non-mainstreamed practice in the place of conventional and proven treatments. Alternative treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder generally target the physiology or biology of the child, versus teaching new skills directly. Read More

How to Help Your Kids Support Their Friends Who Have an Injury or Illness

Mental Health Needs for Children and Adolescents Following Injury

Feb 20, 2019

Experiencing an injury can be a traumatic event for children and adolescents as well as their parents and caregivers. While not all children experience long-term emotional problems related to injuries, there are some things to be aware of to help your child during recovery. Read More

Eighth Grade

Why Every Parent Needs to See the Movie Eighth Grade

Jan 29, 2019

Eighth Grade tells the story of Kayla Day, a quiet, nervous, 13-year-old, played beautifully by Elsie Fisher. It turns out, not much has changed since I was an eighth-grader, other than a few decades and an elephant in the room called social media. Read More

Emotional Identification

Using Emotional Language: How to Talk to Your Kids About Feelings

Jan 17, 2019

Talking about feelings sounds simple, but can actually be quite difficult. We often assume this skill will develop naturally; however, many children need a lot of practice to grow comfortable talking about how they feel, especially in the moment. Read More

Anxiety

What is Anxiety? How can I Help?

Jan 03, 2019

School, friends, work, social media, relationships, grades and sports. All of these are triggers for stress in a youth’s day-to-day life. But what is the difference between being worried and having anxiety disorder? Read More

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Making New Year's Resolutions? Try Mental Fitness!

Jan 01, 2019

We know mental health is just as important as physical health. Here are some ways you can keep your brain in shape as a family! Read More

New Year's Resolution

Why Do New Year’s Resolution’s Fail? Because We Need to Get SMART!

Dec 28, 2018

As the year comes to a close, people find themselves reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments and challenges. So why then, do so many people fall short of achieving their goals, and in some cases, abandon all attempts early on? Most often, it is because we don’t know how to set the right goal. Read More