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Posted by: Dennette Santamaria, MSW, LSW on Jan 21, 2026

In a world where kids are constantly online, it’s important to understand how human traffickers may use the internet to reach young people. This guide breaks down common tactics and offers practical tips for protecting your child and fostering open communication.

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4 Ways Social Workers Help Patient Families
Do you know how social workers support patients and families in the hospital? Watch this YouTube Short to learn more!
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Balanced Eating and Nutrition: What’s Best for Our Health?
With so much nutrition advice out there, it can be hard to know what’s truly healthy for your child. Learn the basics of balanced eating—how to build meals with all five food groups, pair protein and fiber to keep kids full, choose better beverages, and spot fad diets or “quick fixes” that may do more harm than good.
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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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Getting Kids Ready for Kindergarten Screening with Occupational Therapy

Apr 05, 2017

An occupational therapist can evaluate a child’s performance in the developmental areas mentioned below and, if necessary, set up a plan of care that will help to address any skills in need of growth. Read More

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Autism Diagnosis: A Parent's Perspective

Apr 02, 2017

Today is World Autism Day. Today, and every day, my world is autism. The first time a doctor mentioned autism to me I was shocked. Read More

Nursery Product Injuries: What Families Need to Know

Mar 29, 2017

Preparing your home for a new baby can be overwhelming. As parents, we assume the products available for us to buy for our kids are safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Read More

Immunodeficiency and Infection: Who Is at Risk?

Mar 27, 2017

Certain conditions may cause a child to become immunocompromised. Some children are born with abnormal immune systems and have genetic conditions called primary immunodeficiency disorders like chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) or severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Read More

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Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities: Helping Children at School

Mar 23, 2017

Epilepsy is not just about seizures. What many people don’t realize is that for some children with epilepsy, problems with learning and school performance can sometimes be harder to deal with than the seizures themselves. Read More

Antibiotic Resistance: What Parents Need to Know About Overuse

Mar 15, 2017

Runny nose, cough and congestion are very common in the winter and spring. It happens every year. Antibiotics are life-saving drugs that kill some types of germs (bacteria), but also have side effects and can stop working for some bacteria if they are overused in either one person or in a Read More

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Ear Tube Removal: Is it Necessary?

Feb 24, 2017

One of the most common surgical procedures in children is the placement of tubes within the eardrum, also known as tympanostomy tubes. Common reasons for initial tube placement include recurrent, acute ear infections or persistent middle-ear fluid which fails to clear over time. Read More

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Binge Eating Disorder: Not Just Overeating

Feb 22, 2017

Binge eating, binge watching Netflix, binge drinking, binge shopping. There are many uses in our culture for the word “binge.” But what does it really mean? By definition, binge means indulging in an activity to excess. One activity people often associate with the word binge is eating. Read More