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Posted by: Kelly Wesolowski, PsyD on Nov 03, 2025

We live in a world full of technology and, for many of us, our children understand it better than we do.  Parents may feel pressured by their children to provide them with a cell phone at an early age, but aren’t sure when children are actually ready for this responsibility. So, when's the right time for your child to get their first cell phone?

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Picky Eating: How to Help Change a Child's Food Habits

Picky eating is common among young children, but picky eaters aren’t just kids who refuse to eat vegetables. Here are ways to help better understand this problem and how to manage it.

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Body Positivity: An Important Message for Girls, AND Boys
As social media continues to play a major role in our society, talking to your child about body positivity is more important than ever - and it’s not just a topic for girls. Boys struggle with body image too.

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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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Teaching Your Kids About Kindness: Don't Miss the Mark

Nov 13, 2017

Ask your kids this question – “Am I teaching you to be kind?” Parents may be surprised to hear their children may not think so. And with the current news and world landscape, kindness is more important than ever. 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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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

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"To the Bone" and Eating Disorder Treatment: Did Netflix Get it Right?

Aug 22, 2017

The Netflix movie To the Bone portrays a semi-autobiographical story about a 20-year-old girl named Ellen and part of her journey through recovery from an eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa. Overall, this movie seeks to raise awareness about something that doesn’t get enough discussion. But in doing so, it raises many questions. Read More

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The Story Behind the Ranking: What It Means to Be Named One of America’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by US News and World Report

Jun 27, 2017

We work every day to provide the best possible care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and our most important seal of approval is the trust of the families we serve. Read More

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How Can You Help Fight Behavioral Health Stigmas? #starttheconvo

Jun 15, 2017

One in five children ages 13 to 18 experiences a significant mental illness, and less than half get the treatment they need. This staggering statistic demands a bold response. Read More

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Self-Care for Parents of Children with Mental Health Needs

May 26, 2017

While no parent would choose for their child to have a mental illness, facing this reality head on helps families realize what life experiences are truly important and how to create satisfaction and meaning in their everyday lives. Read More

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Kids and Video Games: Setting Limits for Healthy Play

May 05, 2017

What are the consequences of playing video games? What are there any benefits? And how can you limit time on video games? Read More