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Posted by: Kylie Russell PharmD, RPh, cSPI on Jul 10, 2025

Poison hemlock may look like a harmless wildflower, but it’s dangerously toxic. Learn how to spot this invasive plant, what symptoms to watch for, and how to protect your children and pets from accidental exposure.

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Healthy Meals and Snacks for the Busy Athlete

Busy schedules shouldn’t mean skipped meals or fast food. Learn how to fuel your young athlete with simple, nutritious meals and snacks even on the go. These time-saving tips from a registered dietitian can help your child stay energized, strong, and focused.

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E-Cigarette Dangers and Vaping Illness

E-cigarettes may seem safer than traditional smoking, but they pose serious risks, especially for children and teens. From nicotine addiction and poisoning to life-threatening lung illness, learn why vaping is dangerous and how to protect your family.

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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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Preventing Child Abuse in Your Community: How You Can Help

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Every child deserves the right to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. However, this is not the case for many children. Five children die every day in this country due to abuse and neglect. Read More

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Building Resiliency: How to Support Children Exposed to Violence at Home

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Intimate partner violence can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or financial abuse toward a partner in an effort to gain power and control. When this happens at home, it affects more than just the immediate victim. Read More

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Back to School: Safety Tips for College-Bound Kids

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Heading off to college can be exciting and stressful for both parents and kids. What most parents don’t know is that back-to-school is the beginning of what is called the “Red Zone,” which is a six-week timeframe where students, particularly first-year students, are more likely to experience sexual assault on campus. Read More

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Negative Behavior as a Form of Communication: How to Be a Trauma-Informed Parent

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Every child experiences stress. It’s important to understand children’s stress can become toxic if it’s not acknowledged and addressed. Read More

Smart Phone Safety: Helping Your Teen Navigate a Digital World

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If you have a teenager, chances are technology – particularly a cell phone – plays a major role in his or her life. Because smart phones are essentially mini computers, your teen has access to much more than just calling and texting. Read More

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Therapy After Trauma: What to Expect

Jun 27, 2024

If you have, or know, a child who has been exposed to trauma, it’s important to seek out appropriate treatment and support. Trauma is the experience of violence or victimization including sexual abuse, physical abuse, severe neglect, loss, domestic violence or witnessing of violence, Read More

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Human Trafficking: Understanding the Red Flags

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You may have heard about human trafficking on social media or the news but you may not know that children of all ages, genders and socioeconomic backgrounds can become victims of human traffickers. Read More

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Disclosing Abuse: How to Show Support and Break Stigmas

Jun 27, 2024

Recently, media outlets have spotlighted Hollywood celebrities who have come forward to disclose sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment. Hearing these stories may make us reflect on our own experiences with abuse, whether we were a victim or a bystander. Read More