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Posted by: Alena Schuckmann , Constance Christian, DO on Apr 10, 2026

When a child shares that someone may have hurt them or crossed their boundaries, it can feel overwhelming and confusing for any parent or caregiver. You may not know what to do next or how to best support your child. A Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is here to help.

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How Social Workers Help Families Navigate the Healing Process After Abuse
When a child discloses abuse or family violence, it can be hard to know what to do next. Learn how social workers and trauma-trained therapists help children and caregivers navigate resources, understand trauma responses, and begin the healing process together through safe, evidence-based support.
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Early Intervention for Child Traumatic Stress

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.

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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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Popular Apps for Teens: Balancing Authenticity and Safety

Aug 15, 2022

Technology is integrated into teens’ lives. New, popular apps encourage young people to be authentic, but they may be putting their safety in the balance. Read More

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Life Experiences and the Connection Between Parents and Their Babies

Jul 05, 2022

For many parents, pregnancy is a joyous time filled with excitement and anticipation. For some, pregnancy can be overshadowed by painful or scary past experiences that can affect the parents-to-be and their relationship with their baby. Read More

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Reframing Your Child's Behavioral Problem: The Impact of Experiences on Children's Mental Health

May 10, 2022

Trauma-focused care has become popular over the past few years, significantly changing how we understand mental health. Learn more. Read More

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Bunk Bed Safety

May 05, 2022

Although bunk beds can open up the possibilities of what you can do with your space, there are about 36,000 bunk-bed related injuries among children every year in the United States. Parents can help prevent these injuries by talking to their children about how to use bunk beds safely and taking the proper precautions in their child’s room.  Read More

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Healthy Digital Boundaries for Kids

Mar 22, 2022

The foundation for online safety is creating healthy digital boundaries — what a young person is comfortable doing, seeing, and feeling while using technology and how they would like to be treated by others. Read More

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TikTok Challenges: Crossing Consent and Relationship Boundaries

Feb 10, 2022

It’s hard to ignore TikTok’s impact on teen culture. But despite its popularity, many adults have questions about TikTok, including its safety, security and influence on teen identity and relationships. Read More

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Using Portable Space Heaters: Keeping Safe & Warm

Dec 07, 2021

When temperatures drop outside, some families turn to space heaters to warm up their home. While space heaters can be an easy way to heat rooms, they should be used with caution.   Read More

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What Teens Need to Know About Being a Safe Babysitter

Oct 07, 2021

Being a babysitter can be really fun for a teenager. However, caring for children also comes with a lot of responsibility. There are many things you can do to make sure you are a safe babysitter. Read More