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Posted by: Emily Decker, MD on Aug 06, 2026

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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7 Ways to Make Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) Placement More Comfortable
An IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control and can also help manage heavy or painful periods. Learn about the different types of IUDs, what insertion is like, and the many options available to make the procedure more comfortable.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Student Athletes: What Parents Should Know 

PRP therapy uses your child’s own blood to support healing in certain sports injuries. Learn when it may be recommended, what to expect during treatment, and why it works best as part of a complete recovery plan that includes rest and physical therapy.

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

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How to Treat Low Iron

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Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, but it continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated, even in developed countries. While there are numerous causes of anemia, iron deficiency is the most common. Read More

Why ACHD Patients Should See a Congenital Cardiologist

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First published October 2016 Updated August 2026 Would you take your car to a body shop if it needed new brakes? Of course you wouldn’t. Instead you would take your car to a mechanic. Although each profession is trained to work on cars, they each have different training and specializations. Read More

No Poo in the Pool! Tips for Safe Enjoyment of the Water

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First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Nothing says summer like a day at the pool, waterpark, lake, or beach. Swimming is a great way to stay active and cool off, but even the cleanest-looking water can contain germs that make people sick. Read More

Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes

Aug 07, 2026

First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Shoulder injuries in young athletes are common and vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing. Read More

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All About Croup

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What causes croup? What other symptoms are present? How do we treat croup, and can it be prevented? Let’s take a closer look. Read More

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Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer

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First published August 2015 Updated August 2026 Cancer is life-changing at any age. It affects the whole family whether diagnosed in a 6-month-old or a 60-year-old. Read More