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Posted by: Samanta Boddapati, PhD on Jun 23, 2025

Deciding when it’s okay to remove your child from class for a medical appointment can be even more difficult when they have had sporadic school participation for nearly a year because of the pandemic.

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How to Talk to Kids About Divorce
Divorce can be a life-altering transition -- not just for parents, but also for children. While every family’s experience is different, many parents worry about how their children will adjust and what they can do to support them through the transition.
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Separation Anxiety: How to Ease Your Child's Mind
It’s important to understand the difference between anxiety that’s part of normal development and anxiety that’s excessive, so you can seek support for your child when needed to help ease these symptoms.

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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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Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: Not One-Size-Fits-All

Oct 10, 2024

For as much as we think we know about Down syndrome, there is still more and more that we are learning. In fact, we are sometimes explaining things to families at the same time we are learning them. Read More

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Rainbow Fentanyl: A Dangerous Trend

Sep 10, 2024

Although these substances may resemble candy, don’t be fooled—they are deadly. It is important for parents to be aware of this new fentanyl disguise and to keep it away from children. Read More

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Weight Bias and Stigma Remains a Problem for Our Kids

Sep 05, 2024

Research has shown that children who experience weight-based bullying and teasing are more likely to have diagnoses of depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation.  Read More

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Helping Your Teen Help a Friend with Suicidal Thoughts

Sep 03, 2024

Teens are becoming more comfortable with discussing their mental health with friends. However, this also means that parents might find themselves supporting their child as they try to help a friend who is struggling with self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Read More

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Emoji Drug Code: Parents, Beware!

Aug 22, 2024

Teens are using emojis on social media to describe to others what types of drugs they have available or what drugs they are looking for. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) decoded these drug codes. Read More

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Supporting Your Teen: Parenting Strategies for Today’s Challenges

Aug 13, 2024

Parenting a teenager is a hard job and can be overwhelming for both parents and their kids. Teens are learning to manage emotional shifts, hormonal changes, and increasing independence. Read More

Talking to Kids About Politics

Aug 07, 2024

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

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Eating Disorders in Adolescent Boys

Jul 01, 2024

Reports of eating disorders in males dates back as far as reports of female patients with eating disorders, and in the United States alone, eating disorders will affect 6.6 million males at some point in their lives. Read More