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Posted by: John Ackerman, PhD , Rachel Jones , Amberle Prater, PhD, LPCC-S on Apr 24, 2026

Losing someone to death by suicide can be shocking, frightening, and incomprehensible for both adults and children alike. Helping a child manage the unexpected loss in a healthy way is an important step forward.

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How to Support Children Through Grief
Navigating any kind of loss can be difficult. Supporting a child through the loss of a loved one, especially when you’re grieving, too, is even harder.
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How to Talk with Children About Death

Talking to a child about death can feel overwhelming.  Walking through a grief journey together can create closeness and resilience that they will carry with them as they grow.

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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

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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