700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Rhiannon Reid on Jul 14, 2025

A pediatric physical therapist can assess whether your child’s motor development is on track or if some extra help or home practice might be needed. Learn more about what many children achieve between the ages of one and six.

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Poison Hemlock: What Parents Should Know

Poison hemlock may look like a harmless wildflower, but it’s dangerously toxic. Learn how to spot this invasive plant, what symptoms to watch for, and how to protect your children and pets from accidental exposure.

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Healthy Meals and Snacks for the Busy Athlete

Busy schedules shouldn’t mean skipped meals or fast food. Learn how to fuel your young athlete with simple, nutritious meals and snacks even on the go. These time-saving tips from a registered dietitian can help your child stay energized, strong, and focused.

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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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Why Patients with Diabetes Have More UTIs

Nov 10, 2022

People with diabetes are at higher risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) – up to 10 times higher risk! This makes them more likely to experience kidney injury as a result of UTIs. Read More

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Choking Prevention: What You Need to Know

Nov 07, 2022

Choking is a year-round hazard among children and a leading cause of injury and death, especially among children 3 years of age and younger. Learn how to prevent this injury. Read More

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Benefits of Starting Reading at a Young Age

Nov 04, 2022

Studies have shown that children who are exposed to reading prior to preschool tend to develop larger vocabularies and are more likely to succeed during their formal education. Read More

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Teenagers in Menopause

Nov 02, 2022

Primary ovarian insufficiency means that the ovaries have stopped working at a younger age than typical. It used to be called premature ovarian failure and is often called premature menopause. In POI, the ovaries stop producing hormones and eggs, resulting in hormone deficiency and infertility. Read More

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Halloween Safety Tips for Older Kids and Teens

Oct 27, 2022

You’ve seen safety tips for the young trick-or-treating wizards and monsters in your life, but don’t forget about the older kids when it comes to Halloween safety. Read on to learn what you can do to help keep kids of all ages a little safer on Halloween night. Read More

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#ClearTheCrib: Supporting Safe Sleep Practices

Oct 26, 2022

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month – a time to remind each other about safe sleep practices. Read More

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss: You're Not Alone

Oct 25, 2022

Many parents and families going through pregnancy and infant loss are not aware of how common their experience is and may even feel a sense of isolation as they walk the unfamiliar pathway of saying goodbye to their child before or shortly after meeting them. Read More

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Home Safety Series: Bathroom

Oct 20, 2022

From an infant tub to a full bathtub, injuries in the bathroom include falls on slippery surfaces, hot water scalds, and drowning. Keep kids safe with these bathroom safety tips. Read More