700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

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Safe Adults at School: Helping Your Child Identify Who They Can Go to For Help

Back-to-school preparation is about more than supplies and schedules. Learn how to help your child identify trusted adults, set healthy boundaries, recognize unsafe behavior, and feel confident speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

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Back to School on a Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide to Thrifting

Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the budget. Learn how thrifting, shopping your own home first, and timing purchases can help your family save money, reduce waste, and make back-to-school shopping a fun experience for kids.

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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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Vapes, Nicotine Pouches, and Other Nicotine Products: What Parents of Young Children Need to Know

Aug 17, 2026

Many adults, and some teens, use vapes (also sometimes called e-cigarettes), nicotine pouches, and other nicotine products. If you have young children, it is important to know that these products can pose a serious poisoning risk. Read More

The Poop Palette: What Do All of Those Colors Mean?

Aug 17, 2026

Imagine the surprise a parent feels when their child points out that their poop is pink, red, green, or even blue! While unusual stool colors can be alarming, they are often caused by foods or medications and are usually harmless. What color should stool be? Read More

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Gastroenterology

Are Essential Oils Safe for Kids?

Aug 13, 2026

Essential oils may smell soothing, but “natural” doesn’t always mean safe—especially for kids. Learn what research says about aromatherapy, the risks of essential oils for children, and how to use these highly concentrated products more safely. Read More

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Nasal Speech: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 13, 2026

Does your child’s speech sound unusually nasal or seem difficult to understand? Learn how velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) can affect speech and airflow, what may cause it, and how specialized care, surgery, and speech therapy can help. Read More

Cavity Prevention: 4 Tips

Aug 12, 2026

Your child is unique: choosing the best fit for your family can take the confusion out of cavity prevention! Read More

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Dentistry

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The Dangers of Parent Hacks on Social Media

Aug 12, 2026

I’ll admit I’m no Martha Stewart. But something about Pinterest sucks me in. But as a childhood injury researcher, I have a problem with Pinterest. I see ideas for children that are completely unsafe for them. Read More

Why Your Child's Sports Physical Should Be Done in a Doctor's Office

Aug 10, 2026

Sports physicals should ideally be performed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of practice to allow adequate time for further evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of any identified conditions and should be performed by the athlete’s primary care physician in the medical home. Read More

The Joys and Dangers of Slime

Aug 10, 2026

At home, daycare and camp, kids (and adults) are clamoring to create and play with slime. Of course, slime is not new. Read More

700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts