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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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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

Jun 27, 2024

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

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How Exposure to Domestic Violence Impacts Child Development

Jun 27, 2024

Domestic violence in the home affects more than just the immediate victim. If children are present to see and/or hear it, it takes a toll on their healthy, natural development unless they receive support to help them cope and heal. Read More

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Sleepovers: Is Your Child Ready?

Jun 25, 2024

While it may bring about some anxiety for you, and maybe your child too, it is important for kids to practice being away from parents while they still have close monitoring and support. Read More

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Listen Up! How to Keep Ears Clean

Jun 21, 2024

While earwax should generally be left alone unless it causes a problem, understanding proper ear cleaning techniques can assist in preventing wax buildup and associated issues. Read More

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What to Do if Your Child Rolls Their Ankle

Jun 19, 2024

If your child has chronic ankle instability, or rolls their ankle, it is caused by the repetitive “giving out” of the outside of the ankle. This occurs after repeatedly spraining the same ankle over time and not letting the sprains heal properly.
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Is it a Torn ACL? Knee Injuries: 101

Jun 17, 2024

Knee injuries are common in athletics. Here are symptoms to watch for, especially injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Read More