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Finding special time for your kids

In this blog post, Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents advice on finding special time for their children.

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Helping children overcome a fear of flying

Being in an airplane can be frightening for children. Follow these tips to help relieve your child’s fear of flying and make air travel less scary.

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Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result

Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result can be hard, but it’s important to share the test results with your child, regardless of their age.

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Sibling bullying versus sibling rivalry

It’s normal for siblings to fight, but when sibling disagreements become abusive, that’s no longer normal behavior, it’s sibling bullying.

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Preparing your child for her first period

If your child is approaching her first period it’s important to provide her with reliable information, because understanding her body will help her make good decisions about health.