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Posted by: Nakeia Hudson on Jun 25, 2025

A 2022 national survey found that 19.2% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school, with 21.6% of those students being bullied online or by text. As a parent or caregiver, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help?

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Navigating Missing School for Mental Health Treatment
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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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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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

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Sleepovers: Is Your Child Ready?

Jun 25, 2024

While it may bring about some anxiety for you, and maybe your child too, it is important for kids to practice being away from parents while they still have close monitoring and support. Read More

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Food Allergies and Anxiety

Apr 30, 2024

Families with food allergies often must consider safety, since food is such a big part of our society. Because of this, children and their parents might experience anxiety, especially in places such as school, birthday parties, restaurants, sleepovers, and when traveling. Read More

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Why Taking Care of Your Physical Health and Mental Health Are Equally Important

Mar 25, 2024

The reality is that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and the attention and treatment we give to one area will naturally influence our health in the other. Read More

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Myths About Suicide: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions

Mar 22, 2024

When it comes to suicide, there’s a lot of competing information that makes it hard to tell myth from fact. But knowing the facts may allow us to take life-saving steps to help our children. Read More

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The Dangers of Self-Diagnosing Your Mental Health

Mar 20, 2024

With today’s technology and social media, it is easier than ever to find and spread mental health information. The good news is this has led to more mental health awareness, and more people are willing to talk about mental health. Read More

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Talking to Your Kids About Depression and Suicide

Mar 19, 2024

Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important. Read More

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How to Deal With Adolescent Depression

Mar 13, 2024

Depression is different from a regular down mood, because it lasts longer and feels stronger or different from typical sadness. Sometimes it is a feeling of emptiness, lack of feeling or being irritable, cranky and easily angered. Read More