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Family Forum: Teen Suicide

A way for families to talk about the hot topic or question of the day and ask their own questions and get them answered by the Bellmore-Merrick Moms Council.

Each week in Family Forum, our Bellmore-Merrick Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions.

Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children.

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation with today's question:

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In light of the recent suspected and tragic teenage suicide in Bellmore, what are ways that parents can effectively talk to their children about the issue?


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