700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Myeshia Harmon on Nov 20, 2025

For years, many clinical studies didn’t reflect the rich diversity of the people they’re meant to help. Learn how including people of different ages, races, ethnicities and sexes in research leads to more accurate results, safer treatments and better health outcomes for everyone.

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FPIES: What Is It?
FPIES is a rare type of food allergy that doesn’t cause hives or swelling but can lead to severe vomiting and lethargy hours after eating. Learn how it presents in infants, why it’s tricky to diagnose, and why most children eventually outgrow it.
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The FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know
College costs can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Discover how completing the free FAFSA, knowing key deadlines, and gathering a few simple documents can open more options for your student after high school.
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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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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Delayed Puberty

Why Hasn’t My Child Hit Puberty?

Jan 15, 2019

When your child doesn’t ‘hit puberty’ at the expected time, he or she may have delayed puberty. This means their body hasn’t started to mature in terms of sexual development at the typical age. Read More

Ear Pain

Can Antibiotics Help Your Child’s Ear Pain?

Jan 08, 2019

It is late at night and your child wakes up with a horrible scream. She is holding her ear, crying and is unable to be consoled. You’ve given her ibuprofen. You’ve given her acetaminophen. These over-the-counter medications help a little, but she is still sobbing, asking you to do something to make it better. Read More

Anxiety

What is Anxiety? How can I Help?

Jan 03, 2019

School, friends, work, social media, relationships, grades and sports. All of these are triggers for stress in a youth’s day-to-day life. But what is the difference between being worried and having anxiety disorder? Read More

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Making New Year's Resolutions? Try Mental Fitness!

Jan 01, 2019

We know mental health is just as important as physical health. Here are some ways you can keep your brain in shape as a family! Read More

Top 10 Blogs of 2018

The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2018

Dec 31, 2018

No New Year’s celebration would be complete without reflecting upon the past year. The 700 Children’s Blog is no exception! Each December, we review our top posts of the year, then wrap them up and put them in one easy-to-click package. Read More

New Year's Resolution

Why Do New Year’s Resolution’s Fail? Because We Need to Get SMART!

Dec 28, 2018

As the year comes to a close, people find themselves reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments and challenges. So why then, do so many people fall short of achieving their goals, and in some cases, abandon all attempts early on? Most often, it is because we don’t know how to set the right goal. Read More

Jaundice

Infant Jaundice: What Is It and How Is It Treated?

Dec 26, 2018

Infant jaundice happens when bilirubin (a pigment made when the liver breaks down blood cells) builds up in a baby’s body. This usually happens because the baby’s liver is not mature enough to get rid of bilirubin as fast as it’s made. Read More

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Craniofacial Differences: Teaching Kids How to Respond to Bullies

Dec 19, 2018

While teasing and bullying are concerns for all parents, children with craniofacial conditions may be especially vulnerable because of the visibility of their facial appearance differences and speech or learning. Learn about some practical strategies that parents can use to support their child’s confidence in social situations and help manage teasing and bullying. Read More