700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posts by Shivani Bhatnagar, CPNP-PC

Posted by: Angel DiPangrazio on Jan 13, 2026

With so much nutrition advice out there, it can be hard to know what’s truly healthy for your child. Learn the basics of balanced eating—how to build meals with all five food groups, pair protein and fiber to keep kids full, choose better beverages, and spot fad diets or “quick fixes” that may do more harm than good.

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Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Children: A Recent Study 
Hearing your child needs gallbladder surgery can be scary—but knowing the options helps. Discover how traditional laparoscopic surgery and newer robotic-assisted surgery stack up in urgent cases, why both are safe and effective, and how robotic techniques may offer smaller scars and added precision for the surgical team.
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How to Talk to Kids About Anesthesia
Are you wondering how to explain anesthesia to your child? Get tips from Dr. Ashley Smith, an anesthesiologist who works at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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