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Posted by: Lelia Emery, MT-BC on Jun 27, 2025

Growing evidence shows that babies whose parents sing, read, or play with them to music have a greater chance of reaching developmental milestones on time.

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Laser Treatment: Advances to Improve Scars

Advances in burn care have increased the survival rate for patients with significant burn injuries, however the significant scarring can lead to problems.

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10 Tips to Teach Your Kids How to Combat Bullying

A 2022 national survey found that 19.2% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school, with 21.6% of those students being bullied online or by text. As a parent or caregiver, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help?

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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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Bunk bed safety

Bunk Bed Safety

May 05, 2022

Although bunk beds can open up the possibilities of what you can do with your space, there are about 36,000 bunk-bed related injuries among children every year in the United States. Parents can help prevent these injuries by talking to their children about how to use bunk beds safely and taking the proper precautions in their child’s room.  Read More

Why do children lie?

Why Do Children Lie?

May 03, 2022

When children lie, it can be a frustrating and emotional battle. While lying is typical behavior, there are some strategies you can use to minimize it and encourage honesty. Read More

Learning about medications

From Teen to Adult: Learning About Their Medications

Apr 28, 2022

When taking medicine is an important part of your child’s care, talking to them in an age-appropriate way about their prescriptions starting when they are young will help them as they grow and start to do more on their own. Increasing their skills when they are teenagers will help them manage their own care as adults. Read More

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Urology Reconstruction: What Are the Options?

Apr 26, 2022

One of the reasons families come to the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction is the multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to care to provide the best possible care to their child. Our team represents urology, gynecology, colorectal, psychology, social work, and child life. Read More

Digital Boundaries for Teens and Caregivers

Digital Boundaries for Teens and Caregivers

Apr 21, 2022

The foundation for online safety is creating healthy digital boundaries — what a young person is comfortable doing, seeing, and feeling while using technology and how they would like to be treated by others. Read More

Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum Contagiosum: What You Need to Know

Apr 19, 2022

Despite its big, scary-sounding name, molluscum contagiosum is a common and relatively harmless skin condition seen in many children. It comes in the form of bumps that range in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser. Read More

Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect

Apr 14, 2022

Protecting children from abuse and neglect is a community responsibility. Most adults want to help, but are unsure of how to get involved. Remember to follow the three Rs. Read More

What is Golf Medicine?

What is Golf Medicine?

Apr 07, 2022

Whether you and your child play golf to relax on the weekends or to be competitive, a risk of injury exists just like in other sports. It is important to take precautions against getting hurt and to seek medical attention in the case of injury. Read More