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Posted by: Crystal Milner on Nov 24, 2025

First published November 2016 Updated November 2025 Thanksgiving is about food, family and gratitude but it’s also a great time to build family traditions that strengthen connection and teach positive skills. Here are five ways to make this holiday meaningful for children and teens. 1.

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Opioid Overdose Prevention
Opioid overdoses can happen to teens and even young children — often with medications found at home. Learn how to store and dispose of opioids safely, recognize overdose signs and take action to protect your family.
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Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries
In the event that one of your young stars is already suffering from an injury, massage can be beneficial in facilitating a speedy recovery.

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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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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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Frostbite: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Jan 13, 2022

Winter has finally arrived! While playing outside in cold weather, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of frostbite. Read More

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Furniture Tip-Overs: Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe

Aug 24, 2021

In 2019, 11,521 children visited the emergency department for injuries from furniture or TV tip-overs. That’s one child every 46 minutes. When children climb on desks, cabinets, or bookshelves, the furniture can tip over and hurt them. Read More

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Digital Stalking in Relationships: How Adults Can Support Teens

Aug 24, 2021

Compared with 2019, the average time US teens spent on social media apps almost doubled in 2020, across all major platforms. Teens find that their “real” and digital lives are merged, including romantic relationships. Read More

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Pronouns 101: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Jun 07, 2021

Using a person’s correct pronouns is important because it affirms that person’s identity, helps them feel comfortable in their own body, and shows that you respect them for who they are. Read More

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The Importance of Good Nutrition for Kids

Mar 11, 2021

It is crucial to begin practicing healthy eating habits early on in your child’s life. One of the most important conversations to have with your child is the power of healthy eating. Read More

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KNOW More, DO More: Prevent Youth Substance Misuse

Feb 18, 2021

Part of our role as parents is to protect our kids from dangerous substances by knowing the risks and signs of misuse, helping them make the right choices, and getting them access to the support they need. Read More

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Distance Learning: Best Practices to Support Your Student

Apr 03, 2020

Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids. Read More