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Posted by: Laura Cook, PhD , Jenny Phan, PhD on Jun 04, 2025

Typically, imaginary friends appear in preschool and early childhood and most times come and go without concern. Here are a few guiding principles in embracing this fun expression of your child’s imagination.

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Toxic Stress: How the Body's Response Can Harm a Child's Development
Toxic stress that children suffer not only shapes their emotional lives as adults, but also affects their physical health and longevity.
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Breakfast on the Brain: Why It Matters

As a parent, prioritizing breakfast in your household can help set your child up for success.

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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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Separation Anxiety: How to Ease Your Child's Mind

May 21, 2025

It’s important to understand the difference between anxiety that’s part of normal development and anxiety that’s excessive, so you can seek support for your child when needed to help ease these symptoms. Read More

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When to Use Time-Out with Your Child

May 07, 2025

It is important to understand the purpose of Time-Out, to practice the strategy effectively. Read More

What to Expect at Your Child's First Dental Appointment

May 07, 2025

Have you ever wondered when your child should visit a dentist for the first time? If so, you are among many parents who frequently ask the question. And like many parents, you may be surprised by the answer. Read More

Habits in Children – Are They Cause for Concern?

May 05, 2025

A habit is defined as an acquired behavior pattern sometimes followed so regularly it can become involuntary. Commonly, people associate them with annoying or negative behaviors.  Read More

Thumb-Sucking: When Should Parents Intervene?

Apr 30, 2025

If you are concerned about your baby sucking her thumb, no need to worry. Sucking is a normal reflex in babies and thumb-sucking is a common activity among infants and toddlers. Read More

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5 Positive Feeding Strategies: Making the Most of Mealtimes

Apr 22, 2025

Here are five ways to support positive feeding practices! Read More

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Stuttering: Will My Child Outgrow It?

Mar 24, 2025

Stuttering is common when children are learning to talk. As a parent, this can be a stressful time full of questions. It’s difficult to know what is normal and what isn’t. Read More

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Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children

Jan 27, 2025

How we value and perceive ourselves is better known as “self-esteem.” Our experiences, our environment, and the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves can all have an effect on how we see ourselves. Read More