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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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Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Children: A Recent Study
Hearing your child needs gallbladder surgery can be scary—but knowing the options helps. Discover how traditional laparoscopic surgery and newer robotic-assisted surgery stack up in urgent cases, why both are safe and effective, and how robotic techniques may offer smaller scars and added precision for the surgical team.
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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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Over the past couple of years, mental health has become a more open discussion. As a result, we have finally seen a break in the silence surrounding the topic and shame is much less a part of the equation than it ever was. Read More

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Tooth Whitening for Teens: How and When to Do It Safely

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Tooth whitening can improve how a smile looks and feels. Here are some things parents need to know if their teen asks to get their teeth whitened. Read More

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Practicing Positive Discipline

Feb 28, 2024

It is important to fully understand the risks of hitting as a form of discipline as well as the lack of efficacy when compared to other strategies. We encourage parents to seek out positive forms of discipline whenever possible. Read More

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Teen Mental Health Issues and the "Not My Kid" Phenomenon

Feb 27, 2024

As a parent or caregiver, you know your children – you’ve seen them grow up and are familiar with their strengths and challenges. It can be surprising and worrying to realize they won’t always share their lives with you. Read More

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Ferritin Testing: What Parents of Young Athletes Need to Know

Feb 26, 2024

Iron deficiency is a common problem; athletes need more iron than non-athletes and when they don’t get it, performance can decline. Some parents are using ferritin testing to make sure their young athletes are on the right track. Read More

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ADHD and Youth Suicide: Is There a Link?

Feb 26, 2024

Unfortunately, children with ADHD are at an increased risk of experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts or behaviors throughout their lifetime, which suggests emotional and social factors should be a focus of care for these children. Read More

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Klinefelter Syndrome: An Extra X Makes the Diagnosis

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Klinefelter syndrome is very common, affecting approximately 1 in 600 males, although many individuals may go undiagnosed. Read More

13 Reasons Why: Should Parents Be Concerned About This Netflix Series?

Feb 23, 2024

The mini-series 13 Reasons Why (13RW), adapted from a young adult novel, was released on Netflix this past week. 13RW relays the fictional story of a high schooler, Hannah Baker, who has died by suicide before the story even begins. Read More