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Posted by: Heather Yardley, PhD on Jan 09, 2026

All kids have worries and doubts. But kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often can’t stop worrying, no matter how much they want to. And those worries frequently compel them to behave in certain ways over and over again.

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When Pain Gets in the Way: What Parents Should Know
When a child lives with chronic pain, getting through the school day can feel impossible—for them and for you. Learn how pain-related thoughts (in kids and parents) can fuel school avoidance, and discover practical strategies to build routines, partner with the school, and help your child stay engaged and confident in the classroom.
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Can Fatty Acid Supplements Improve Your Child’s Behavior?
When children are born prematurely, they may miss out on important nutrients that affect brain development. As a result, preemies can sometimes struggle in school or with behavior problems. Physicians or parents may try to make up for that lost time using nutritional supplements.

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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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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

Mom and Teen

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

Parenting Teens

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

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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