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    At Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, we’re improving lives every day. Read our stories and ideas for making yours a healthier, happy life, too.

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    • Untangling the Equation of Math Struggles
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    February 13, 2026 | Elizabeth Valente

    Celebrating Love and Comfort: A Valentine’s Day Delight With Packard Paws Canines

    Pet assisted therapy program dogs spread joy and comfort at Packard Children’s Hospital, enhancing recovery with love and therapy.

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    September 3, 2025 | Rachel Tompa

    Young People and Nicotine: Five Things to Know

    E-cigarettes target youth with candy flavors, affecting young brains. Awareness and education are crucial.

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    July 11, 2025 | Elizabeth Valente

    A Parent’s Guide to Comforting Kids When News Is Frightening: Age-Appropriate Tips For Parents

    Children are often exposed to distressing news, experts say creating an open dialogue helps them process their emotions.

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    May 28, 2025 | Elizabeth Valente

    Reducing Stress and Anxiety Through Personalized Parenting: Stanford Parenting Center’s New Online Courses

    The Stanford Parenting Center has created online courses to help parents respond to children’s emotional and behavioral challenges.

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    February 10, 2025 | Davia Gray

    Can Parents Really Find Time for Self-Care?

    Joelle McConlogue, MD, discusses the importance of self care, both mentally and physically, for parents in a blog and HealthTalks podcast.

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    November 27, 2024 | Erin Graham

    A New Era of Mental Health Care for NICU Parents

    Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s NICU has become a pioneer in supporting NICU parents with a continuum of mental health support.

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    July 15, 2024 | Elizabeth Valente

    Summer Smiles: Expert Tips for a Positive Summer and Stronger Families

    Experts say quality time spent together promotes children’s cognitive and social development.

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    May 31, 2024 | Katie Chen

    Understanding Culture to Address Mental Health in the AANHPI Community

    Mental health providers discuss efforts to better understand the challenges Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth face and offer culturally informed interventions.

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    May 10, 2024 | Davia Gray

    Helping Your Child Cope With Anxiety and Depression

    Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD, of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health — Pediatrics in Fremont, offers ways to support your kids when they are dealing with mental health concerns.

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    August 22, 2023 | Erin Digitale

    How to Safeguard Teens’ Well-Being on Social Media

    Some tweens and younger teenagers may have difficultly understanding the motives behind social media content, or discerning fact from misinformation.

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