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Posted by: Dennette Santamaria, MSW, LSW on Jan 21, 2026

In a world where kids are constantly online, it’s important to understand how human traffickers may use the internet to reach young people. This guide breaks down common tactics and offers practical tips for protecting your child and fostering open communication.

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Gaslighting Was the Word of the Year in 2022

The results are in, and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Word of the Year 2022 is... GASLIGHTING. Gaslighting is defined as the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one's own advantage.

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Strangulation and Domestic Violence: A Critical Warning Sign

Strangulation is not just physical violence—it’s a critical warning sign that abuse could turn deadly. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand Ohio’s new felony law, and find support and safety resources for yourself or someone you love.

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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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Smart Toys: What Parents Need to Know

Jun 27, 2024

Parents and caregivers should be cautious with any toy that has cameras or microphones, has GPS or Internet connectivity, or requests and stores data. Read More

Preventing Child Abuse in Your Community: How You Can Help

Jun 27, 2024

Every child deserves the right to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. However, this is not the case for many children. Five children die every day in this country due to abuse and neglect. Read More

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Building Resiliency: How to Support Children Exposed to Violence at Home

Jun 27, 2024

Intimate partner violence can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or financial abuse toward a partner in an effort to gain power and control. When this happens at home, it affects more than just the immediate victim. Read More

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Back to School: Safety Tips for College-Bound Kids

Jun 27, 2024

Heading off to college can be exciting and stressful for both parents and kids. What most parents don’t know is that back-to-school is the beginning of what is called the “Red Zone,” which is a six-week timeframe where students, particularly first-year students, are more likely to experience sexual assault on campus. Read More

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Negative Behavior as a Form of Communication: How to Be a Trauma-Informed Parent

Jun 27, 2024

Every child experiences stress. It’s important to understand children’s stress can become toxic if it’s not acknowledged and addressed. Read More

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Human Trafficking: Understanding the Red Flags

Jun 27, 2024

You may have heard about human trafficking on social media or the news but you may not know that children of all ages, genders and socioeconomic backgrounds can become victims of human traffickers. Read More

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Starting the Conversation About Big Feelings

Jun 27, 2024

It’s important to work with your child on emotions throughout their entire childhood, including the teen years. This means taking the time to have ongoing conversations about how to handle emotions in a healthy way, which is called “coping.” Read More

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Keeping Your Family Safe After an Abusive Relationship

Jun 27, 2024

Domestic violence is a complex issue that affects more than just two intimate partners. Children may also be direct victims, especially of ongoing coercive control. Children experience abuse the same ways that adults do – feeling confused and afraid, and even entrapped by the perpetrator. Read More