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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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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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What We Wish “Grey’s” Knew About 22q

Feb 09, 2015

On the latest episode of the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy (ABC), a fetal surgeon and her surgical fellow discuss a case in which a pregnant woman has had multiple stillbirths. Read More

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Easy Ways to Prevent Seasonal Depression

Feb 03, 2015

When it’s cold it’s hard to get motivated and find ways to be active indoors. Most people tend to experience symptoms of seasonal depression during the winter months, or those who suffer from depression year-round report an increase during this time of year. Read More

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Bringing Your Baby Home

Jan 28, 2015

Bringing home a new baby for the first time can be a scary experience. Whether it’s your first, second or even fifth child, you are adding a new tiny little life into your home; a tiny person who is entirely dependent upon you to meet all of their wants and needs. Read More

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Is it Flu or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

Jan 26, 2015

Headache, vomiting, dizziness – sounds like the flu, right? It could be but these are also symptoms of something much more serious: carbon monoxide poisoning. Read More

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When a Seizure Isn’t Epilepsy

Jan 05, 2015

When a child falls down and starts jerking their body, most people assume that the child is having an epileptic seizure. But sometimes this is not the case. Children can have events that look like seizures but actually are non-epileptic events. Read More

Sexual Behaviors in Young Children

Dec 03, 2014

“My child touches himself every chance he gets! At daycare, the mall, church — anywhere!” There is no single parental anxiety I hear voiced more often than a variation on the above statement — concern that a child is exhibiting sexual behaviors. Read More

Why Your Toddler is Biting and Hitting

Nov 19, 2014

Biting and hitting are common problems during the toddler years, and whether your child is on the giving or receiving end, your goal is the same: you want the behavior to stop. Read More

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Fevers: Your Questions Answered

Nov 14, 2014

In our last blog post on fevers, we explained what a fever is and why it happens. These are a few of the most common questions that parents have for their doctors when it comes to fevers. Read More