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

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 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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7 Tips for Talking to Children About a Death by Suicide
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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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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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017

Dec 28, 2017

For the past three years we have saved a slot on our calendar to list the top 10 posts of the year. In 2017, we shared year-over-year favorites, trending and newsworthy topics and told you about new initiatives. 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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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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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