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Posted by: Kristin Garton Crichton, DO, MPH on Apr 29, 2025

Becoming a parent is a remarkable journey, but it comes with its challenges—like figuring out how to soothe a fussy baby. From decoding the reasons behind crying to mastering soothing techniques, this guide offers tips to help you and your baby get the rest and safe sleep you need. Explore effective ways to calm your little one and yourself during those tough moments.

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Teen Relationships: Healthy, Unhealthy or Abusive?
It’s important for everyone, especially parents, to know and understand signs and expectations of a healthy relationship, as well as an abusive one.
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Challenges in the World of AI and Deepfakes: A Guide for Parents

Discover how AI and deepfakes can manipulate reality and pose risks to teens in the digital world. Learn essential tips for parents to protect their children from these emerging threats.

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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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How Parents Can Help Support Healthy Teen Relationships

Feb 13, 2024

As parents, supporting your teen in developing healthy relationships is crucial for their emotional well-being and future interpersonal success. It’s important to foster a positive environment for your teenager to develop healthy relationships. Read More

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Relationship Slang 101: Decoding the Secret Language of Teens

Feb 02, 2024

In today’s digital world, it sometimes feels like there’s a secret language. As your teenager navigates the maze of social interactions, understanding the language they use can be crucial for fostering open communication. Read More

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How Adults Can Help Children Prevent and Decompress from Holiday Stress

Dec 05, 2023

The holiday season can be filled with festive cheer and family gatherings, but it can also bring stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed, especially for children. It’s important to come up with a strategy to minimize holiday stress for children and build space to decompress after the holidays. Read More

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Stalking: Recognize, Respond and Refer for Safety

Oct 03, 2023

Stalking is when someone repeatedly, persistently, and unwantedly follows, harasses, or monitors your activities, both in-person and online, causing fear or safety concerns. If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, it is important to remember to follow the three Rs: Recognize, Respond and Refer. Read More

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The Importance of Early Intervention for Child Traumatic Stress: Journey to Healing

Aug 22, 2023

If your child has experienced a traumatic event, know that recovery is possible. Effective treatments like Child Parent Psychotherapy and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention can improve or reduce symptoms significantly. Read More

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Gaslighting: Word of the Year 2022

Jun 22, 2023

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. Read More

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Transitioning Foster Children into a New Home: How to Help

May 16, 2023

Although children may be removed from the home for a variety of reasons, it is often unexpected. While this can be a confusing and traumatizing time, there are resources and tools to help make this life event less stressful to a child in need of foster care services. Read More

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How Early Intervention Can Help Children Heal from Trauma

May 04, 2023

Trauma is based on what someone feels, so it’s best to listen to what the other person says about their experience. Read More