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Posted by: Hannah Hays MD, FACMT, FACCT, FACEP , Laura Dattner, MA on Oct 23, 2026

As parents, we usually think of school as one of the safest places for our children. However, a recent study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center reveals a trend that all parents should have on their radar.

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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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Fidget Spinners: Don't Get Injured by This Latest Craze

May 18, 2017

A couple of weeks ago, during a family visit to an aquarium, a gift shop display caught my eye. Tucked among the racks of plastic fish and shark magnets was a stack of small colorful propeller-like things. Read More

Kids and Video Games: Setting Limits for Healthy Play

May 05, 2017

What are the consequences of playing video games? What are there any benefits? And how can you limit time on video games? Read More

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Behavioral Health

ADHD: What Is It, Does My Child Have It, and What Can I Do About It?

May 01, 2017

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it begins to reveal itself and cause problems as the brain develops during childhood. It impacts the ability to regulate attention, behavior, and emotion. Read More

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Behavioral Health

Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Difference Between Boys and Girls

Apr 21, 2017

This is a ratio of 1 female for every 4 males diagnosed with autism. As more is known about autism, there is a growing awareness that these gender and sex differences may be more complex than we originally thought. Read More

Warts: What They Are and How to Treat Them

Apr 10, 2017

Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a virus and can vary in size and appearance. They are spread person-to-person through touch and typically appear on the hands and feet. Read More

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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

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

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

700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts