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Why Child Life Belongs in Pediatric Care

Why Child Life Belongs in Pediatric Care

Why Child Life Belongs in Pediatric Care  Healing a child involves more than treating an illness or injury. Hospital visits, medical procedures, unfamiliar equipment, and changes in routine can feel o

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The First Three Years Matter: Books, Bonding, and Early Development

The First Three Years Matter: Books, Bonding, and Early Development

A baby on a caregiver’s lap, a favorite board book, a simple song before bed. These everyday moments can feel small, but they are laying the groundwork for how a child will learn, communicate, and thr

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LET'S GET BACK TO SCHOOL

LET'S GET BACK TO SCHOOL

2026–2027 NYC FAMILY GUIDE OMG… It’s Time for Back to School! A NYC Family Guide for a Healthy, Confident Start By Nakia Marshall, Executive Director, Children of Bellevue New backpacks. New teachers

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From Protection to Prevention: Rethinking Child Welfare

From Protection to Prevention: Rethinking Child Welfare

When many people hear “child welfare,” they picture emergency interventions or headlines about removal from the home. Those images tell only a small piece of the story and can overshadow the quieter,

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Teen Parents Need Care, Community, and Confidence

Teen Parents Need Care, Community, and Confidence

When people hear “teen parent,” they often think first about challenges and statistics instead of the real young person standing in front of them. Those assumptions can be heavy, and they can make tee

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Youth Mental Health Care Beyond the Therapy Room

Youth Mental Health Care Beyond the Therapy Room

Across the country, more young people are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and the pressures of daily life. Parents, caregivers, and teachers are seeing it in changes in mood, sleep, school

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Bebe Moor Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Bebe Moor Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Breaking the Silence- Transforming Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents in Minority Communities Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month   Every July, we

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Why Food Access Belongs in Pediatric Care

Why Food Access Belongs in Pediatric Care

Picture a caregiver in New York City who has already worked a full shift, picked up two kids from school, and rushed straight to a pediatric appointment. They are thinking about homework, bedtime, and

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Summer Hunger Awareness Month: Why Food Security Matters for Children's Health and Well-Being

Summer Hunger Awareness Month: Why Food Security Matters for Children's Health and Well-Being

June is recognized nationally as Summer Hunger Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a challenge affecting millions of children across the United States, including thousands of children and fami

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