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Posted by: David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS on Nov 09, 2026

Noticing white, yellow or brown spots on your child’s adult teeth? Learn about molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH), a common condition that can make teeth more sensitive, prone to cavities and easier to damage.

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Before You Buy an AI Toy: 6 Things to Check

Thinking about buying an AI-powered toy for your child? Learn six important questions to ask about privacy, safety and how the toy interacts with kids, plus practical tips for setting boundaries and making informed decisions before bringing one home.

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AI Toys: Are They Right for Your Child?

AI-powered toys can talk, learn and even act like friends—but are they safe for kids? Learn about the potential risks, including privacy and emotional attachment, and what parents should consider before bringing an AI toy home.

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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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Peer Relationships

Teens and Peer Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendship

May 02, 2019

Helping your teen think through things or prompting them to make decisions on their own, without the influence of friends, can encourage the development of healthy and positive peer relationships. Read More

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Sarampión: información para las familias

Apr 23, 2019

El sarampión es un virus altamente contagioso que se transmite por el aire al toser y estornudar. Es una infección que se puede prevenir con vacunación. Read More

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Jadeecada: Macluumaadka Qoyska

Apr 23, 2019

Jadeecadu waa xanuun lakala qaado oo fayrus keeno oo ku faafa hawada oo qofku qufac iyo hindhiso yeesho. Waa caabuq uu talaal baajin karo. Read More

Screen time and teenagers

Screen Time and Your Child’s Development: Why Disconnecting is a Good Idea

Apr 11, 2019

You thought raising TEENAGERs was tough, but raising SCREENAGERs is even more challenging! A recent PEW Research Center Survey reports nearly nine out of 10 teens think excessive screen time is a problem, and six out of 10 say it is a major problem. Read More

The "What If" Game

The "What If" Game: Gaining Insight Into How Your Child Thinks

Apr 09, 2019

It’s fair to say that most parents worry about how their child would act in a potentially dangerous scenario. While many kids learn about “stranger danger” in school, it can be overlooked that abuse is most often perpetrated by someone the child or teen knows and trusts. Read More

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: The Importance of Research to the AYA Community

Apr 03, 2019

The definition of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patient has evolved over time, but in the United States, it is defined as those diagnosed with cancer between ages 15–39 years. AYA patients are a unique population with regard to both their cancer and psychosocial needs. Read More

Autism

Autism and Alternative Treatments: Are They Effective?

Apr 02, 2019

Alternative treatments are characterized by using non-mainstreamed practice in the place of conventional and proven treatments. Alternative treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder generally target the physiology or biology of the child, versus teaching new skills directly. Read More

WeeMove

WeeMove: Developmentally Appropriate Exercise in the ICU

Mar 22, 2019

To help our ICU patients avoid the health risks of prolonged time in bed, we developed a groundbreaking program called WeeMove. The goal of the program is get children moving early on in their hospital stay. Read More