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Posted by: Amanda Jensen on Feb 09, 2026

Pediatric liver transplantation has advanced to meet the unique needs of young patients. Learn how different liver graft types—including technical variant and living donor grafts—help more children receive life-saving transplants sooner.

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Consent Under Pressure: How Caregivers Can Help Teens Build Safety, Boundaries, and Confidence
For many teens, dating and social relationships come with excitement, uncertainty, and pressure. Caregivers can help by creating space for honest conversations and by teaching teens how to recognize unsafe dynamics, set boundaries, and ask for help when needed.
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Risky Social Media Challenges: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know
Some social media challenges are harmless, but others can lead to serious injuries. Learn what research shows about risky online challenges, warning signs to watch for, and practical ways to help kids handle pressure and stay safer.
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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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Research on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Feb 17, 2026

SIDS remains one of the leading causes of infant death, and its exact cause is still not fully understood. Learn how new research may help explain why some babies are more vulnerable—and why following the ABCs of safe sleep is still the most important step families can take to help protect their little one’s first year. Read More

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Long-Term Bowel Management: Letting Kids Be Kids!

Feb 17, 2026

Kids with certain medical conditions may have painful stools or unexpected accidents—but they still want to play sports, go to sleepovers, and have fun like everyone else. Bowel management programs, using enemas or oral medicines, can help kids stay clean, comfortable, and confident in everyday life. Read More

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Let’s Talk About Chlamydia

Feb 17, 2026

Chlamydia is an sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria. Every year, 1 in every 20 sexually active women ages 14-24 are diagnosed with chlamydia. Men can also become infected with chlamydia. Read More

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Safe Sleep Questions: You Asked, We Answered

Feb 16, 2026

Learn more about safe sleep practices from our Neonatology expert, Gail Bagwell, DNP, APRN, CNS.  Read More

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The CCPR Intake Process: Embracing Collaborative Care for Your Child

Feb 16, 2026

At CCPR, every step is coordinated with precision, empathy, and a commitment to delivering world-class care. We are not just your healthcare providers; we're your partners in this journey to obtain the very best patient outcomes. Read More

The Scoop on SUID

Feb 13, 2026

SUID is a broad term for infant death that includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation and undetermined/unknown cause of death.  Read More

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Specialty Evaluations in Therapeutic Recreation

Feb 12, 2026

Riding a bike or playing video games can be tough when a child has movement or coordination challenges—but they don’t have to miss out. Discover how Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists use adaptive bikes, trikes, and custom gaming setups to help kids participate, build skills, and experience the joy and independence that come with play. Read More

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What To Expect From Ear Tube Surgery

Feb 11, 2026

Placing tubes in the ears has many benefits. An ear tube drains the fluid and equalizes the pressure in the middle ear. Ear tubes provide access to the infected area of the ear, allowing the use of eardrops to treat the ear infection. Read More