700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Jennifer Ladd, MD, MSc on Nov 06, 2025


Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are becoming more common in kids—but early action can make a big difference. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand risk factors, and support your child through healthy lifestyle changes and medical care.

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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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10 Things You Need to Know about Type 1 Diabetes

Nov 05, 2025

Having a child diagnosed with a life-long condition like diabetes can be very overwhelming, difficult and frustrating, but being informed can help you and your child manage this disease. Here's 10 things you need to know about type 1 diabetes. Read More

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Container Baby Syndrome: How Equipment Can Hinder a Child's Development

Nov 05, 2025

Products like car seats, walkers, jumpers and floor seats can lead to an issue referred to as Container Baby Syndrome due to the inability to activate important muscles. Read why babies should have time outside of these devices. Read More

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Bedwetting: 5 Common Reasons Why Children Wet the Bed

Nov 03, 2025

First published February 2018 Updated November 2025 It may be an inconvenience for parents, but bedwetting is a common problem in children. Some children struggle to stay dry throughout the night from the day they are born, and others are able to stay dry for several months, or years, and begin Read More

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Children and Cell Phones: Weighing the Risks and Benefits

Nov 03, 2025

We live in a world full of technology and, for many of us, our children understand it better than we do.  Parents may feel pressured by their children to provide them with a cell phone at an early age, but aren’t sure when children are actually ready for this responsibility. So, when's the right time for your child to get their first cell phone? Read More

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Visitor Guidelines in Place to Help Keep Everyone Safe

Oct 31, 2025

Sometimes it is necessary for Nationwide Children’s to take extra precautions to protect the health of patients, their visitors and staff. With these considerations in mind, learn more about our latest mask and visitor guidelines. Read More

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Picky Eating: How to Help Change a Child's Food Habits

Oct 29, 2025

Picky eating is common among young children, but picky eaters aren’t just kids who refuse to eat vegetables. Here are ways to help better understand this problem and how to manage it. Read More

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Lupus Is a Team Sport

Oct 28, 2025

Lupus care is a team effort. From rheumatologists to social workers, learn how experts — and families — work together to help children manage lupus and thrive. Read More

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Can Milk Cause Cavities?

Oct 28, 2025

Despite increasing consciousness about the dangers of sugary drinks, milk and milk-alternative beverages remain an area of confusion. All types of milk can cause cavities if they are inappropriately consumed. Read More