700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Farah Khan, MD on Jan 26, 2026

Understanding peanut allergies can feel overwhelming. In Part One of our series, get clear, expert-backed basics to help you protect your child and navigate everyday life with peace of mind.

Read More
A man kneels in front of a young girl outside a building, handing her a lunch container while she holds a water bottle. The girl is wearing a dress and a backpack, and the two appear to be having a brief exchange before she heads off.
Blog

Peanut Allergy 101: Part Two
Part Two of our Peanut Allergy 101 series offers clear, helpful guidance on treatment plans, avoiding exposure and supporting your child’s health in real-world situations.
Graphic with a blue and orange diagonal background showing a smartphone displaying a blue butterfly icon and the text “4 Ways Social Workers Help Patient Families.” Above the phone, large white text reads “Nationwide Children’s Hospital YouTube Short.”
Blog

4 Ways Social Workers Help Patient Families
Do you know how social workers support patients and families in the hospital? Watch this YouTube Short to learn more!
Health e-Hints

Health e-Hints Newsletter

Stay up-to-date with the information you need for your child by subscribing to our free Health e-Hints e-newsletter. It’s customized for your child.

Sign Up

All Topics

Browse by Author

Your Information

About this Blog

Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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.

View All Author Bios

Latest Posts

How to Choose an Urgent Care

Jan 27, 2026

Middle-of-the-night earache? Weekend sports injury? Not every illness or accident needs the ER—but not every urgent care is right for kids, either. Learn how to tell what’s an emergency, what can wait, and how to choose an urgent care center with true pediatric expertise, including options from Nationwide Children’s in Central Ohio. Read More

MRI

Helping Children (and Parents) Prepare for an MRI

Jan 27, 2026

MRIs can feel loud and scary—especially for kids—but practice can make a big difference. Discover how Nationwide Children’s MRI simulator and radiology child life specialists help children rehearse the experience, build coping skills, and, in many cases, complete their scan safely without anesthesia. Read More

Child with broken wrist

Planning Family Vacations With an Extra Guest: Bleeding Disorders

Jan 27, 2026

A bleeding disorder doesn’t have to keep your family close to home. With some extra planning, you can still enjoy vacations and new adventures together. Learn how to choose a destination with the right medical resources, pick safe and fun activities, and work with your hemophilia treatment center to create a travel treatment plan so you can focus on making memories—not worrying “what if.” Read More

Hemangioma

Hemangiomas: What Are They and How Are They Treated?

Jan 23, 2026

A hemangioma is a benign tumor of blood vessels. It usually appears around 2-4 weeks of age as a small red-pink patch. It then grows rapidly for 5-6 months and continues to grow slowly until 1 year of age. Read More

Women getting a massage to relive headaches.

Migraine and Tension Headaches: Using Massage to Ease the Pain

Jan 23, 2026

First published December 2017 Updated January 2026 Headaches aren’t fun for anyone- least of all for kids. While many people think of headaches as an “adult problem”, children experience them too. Read More

baby sleeping with pacifier

Helping Your Preterm Baby Learn to Eat: Why Early Oral Stimulation Matters

Jan 22, 2026

Learn how skin-to-skin time, pacifier practice, and non-nutritive breast/chest feeding help preterm babies in the NICU develop coordinated sucking, swallowing, and breathing so they can transition from tube feeds to successful oral feeding. Read More

baby sleeping

Is a Baby with a Flat Head Normal?

Jan 22, 2026

Learn why back-sleeping is still the safest choice, when to talk with your pediatrician, and easy ways to help your baby’s head round out over time with tummy time, position changes, and play. Read More

A young person sitting on a bed in a dimly lit room, wearing large headphones and holding a smartphone, illuminated by the phone’s light with a floor lamp glowing in the background.

How Human Traffickers Use the Internet: What Caregivers Should Know

Jan 21, 2026

In a world where kids are constantly online, it’s important to understand how human traffickers may use the internet to reach young people. This guide breaks down common tactics and offers practical tips for protecting your child and fostering open communication. Read More