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Posted by: Kayla Zimpfer, PCC on Oct 27, 2026

Building a stronger relationship with your child doesn’t require big gestures. Learn how small, everyday moments of quality time, encouragement, listening and respect can strengthen trust, improve communication and create lasting connections.

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How to Help a Child Build Resilience to Combat Stress
Adverse childhood experiences can have lasting effects on health, but they don't define a child's future. Learn how resilience helps children adapt to challenges and discover practical ways parents, caregivers, and pediatricians can support healthy development. 
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Substance Exposures at School
As parents, we usually think of school as one of the safest places for our children. However, a recent study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center reveals a trend that all parents should have on their radar.

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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

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

Apr 03, 2026

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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Self-Care for Parents of Children with Mental Health Needs

Mar 31, 2026

Supporting a child’s mental health also means supporting the caregiver. Learn how letting go of guilt, using evidence-based care, and building simple, consistent self-care and support systems can help you stay steady—and help your child grow, cope, and thrive. Read More

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SAD: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

Mar 27, 2026

Learn what Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is, why it happens, common signs in children, and how parents can help with treatment and support during darker winter months. Read More

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More Than Words: Art as a Therapeutic Tool

Mar 12, 2026

Art isn’t just fun—it can be a powerful wellness tool. Learn how creativity can boost confidence and joy, and how making art in therapy can help people express feelings, practice coping skills, and build mindfulness and emotional regulation—no “artist” skills required. Read More

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Caring for Children After Exposure to Race-Related Violence in the Media

Mar 05, 2026

News of violence can be scary for kids—especially when it feels personal or repeated online. Learn how children of different ages may react, how to support children of color after racial violence, and simple steps families can take to limit stress, talk openly, and seek help when needed. Read More

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Change Is Hard: Getting SMARTer Helps!

Mar 04, 2026

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

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How to Support Siblings of Children with Mental Illness

Mar 04, 2026

The stigma surrounding mental illness is real, but a child or teen going through the mental illness is not the only one affected. Read More

Talking to Kids About Politics

Talking to Kids About Politics

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.   Read More