Speak Now For Kids

A public platform to learn about & influence the outcomes of child health public policies.

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ICYMI: Our community is changing! Make sure to follow the Children's Hospital Association (@hospitals4kids) for the latest updates on Family Advocacy Day and children's health: https://t.co/XgRQfOOYju

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Together, our community moved mountains. As of today, SNFK is shutting down - but you can still stay up-to-date on all things children's health by following the Children's Hospital Association at @hospitals4kids.

Thank you for your support!

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After the "tripledemic" of #COVID19, #flu and #RSV swept children's hospitals this fall and winter, hospitals are preparing for what comes next. Learn more: https://t.co/UqHp4sqoH6

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📚 Check out these book recommendations from the @APA to help your child's mental health journey during #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek: https://t.co/4sEHkUAAfu

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Dive into these comprehensive resources from @MentalHealthAm to learn why #MentalHealth is just as important as physical health. Get started: https://t.co/LFr2n8QbuY #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Connor (age 6) was given a second chance at a happy life and made history thanks to @BostonChildrens. He is the first patient with childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CCALD) to receive the gene therapy SKYSONA outside of a clinical trial.

Read: https://t.co/D7oXyGkcgi

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What happens when your child doesn't want to talk about #MentalHealth? Find out how to navigate these difficult conversations and set your child up for success from @childrensatvcu. #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Read: https://t.co/MfHmEkMBHi

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17% of school children in the U.S. are bullied by other students in school.

Find out how you can prevent bullying with this resource from @ChildrensPgh during #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek: https://t.co/o1JBAs3RFj

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Today is #NationalChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay. Learn more about how to model healthy habits for the children in your life from @NAMIcommunicate: https://t.co/DhL0ZYd9hA

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Learning about #MentalHealth is fun with this free coloring and activity book from @NIMHgov! 🎨 Get your free copy and create art with your child today! #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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How can you reduce the stigma around #MentalHealth?
🧠 Educate yourself
🧠 Explain symptoms
🧠 Share success stories
Read more from @childrens: https://t.co/Tb7Y6EmKmg #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek"

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It's #NationalHospitalsWeek! We are forever thankful for the hard work of children's hospitals and their staff who constantly provide the best evidence-based care for children across the country. 🏥❤️

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Experiencing an injury can be traumatic for children and impact their #MentalHealth. Make sure to help them return to a regular routine and establish structure to cope. Read more from @OnOurSleeves: https://t.co/XGEsXs9EnH #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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Promote a healthy relationship with food and exercise by showing your children the ways that being active are positive, outside of losing weight. Read more tips and tricks from @MentalHealthAm: https://t.co/t0W20hJXAk #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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Happening now: We’re watching @spkourminds children’s mental health documentary, “The Wait to Nowhere: When A Crisis Goes Untreated.” #KidsMentalHealthMatters

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Music therapy can help meet a child’s mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs 🎹🎶🎵

Find out how you can use music to connect with your child and promote #MentalHealth with this resource from @chocchildrens: https://t.co/NcYIy1wtxg #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Letecia Jones of @STLChildrens remembers the moment she decided to become a nurse. Read her story during #NationalNursesWeek: https://t.co/tDDwKXhU5O

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During #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, discover how you can practice gratitude and improve your family's #MentalHealth from @healthychildren: https://t.co/n0Ej06MgD9

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Children’s hospitals have seen firsthand the effects of the #KidsMentalHealthCrisis. During #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, join us in advocating for better access to #MentalHealth care and support. #KidsMentalHealthMatters

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Find all of our Family Advocacy Day content on @hospitals4kids! This year’s theme is #Fearless4Kids! #FAD2023

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We're kicking off #FAD2023 with Charlie! This summer, Charlie will be #Fearless4Kids as she meets w/ federal lawmakers to discuss her journey with anxiety + depression & why Congress must invest in #kidsmentalhealth. @DaytonChildrens

Read Charlie's story: https://t.co/AZjtMUmFqp