700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Allison Riggle, MSW, EdD on Jul 18, 2025

When we read with children, we aren’t just teaching words—we’re offering connection, stability, and the kind of presence that helps them grow with confidence and trust.

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Know Your Child’s Developmental Timeline

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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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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Inflammation and Swelling: What You Need to Know

Mar 28, 2022

If you’ve ever experienced a sprained ankle or broken bone, you know that swelling at the site of injury is a common occurrence. It’s all part of the healing process! However, inflammation and swelling come at a price. Read More

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TikTok Challenge or Not, Nonpowder Firearms Are Dangerous for Children

Mar 22, 2022

A new TikTok challenge is encouraging people to shoot soft gel balls at others with a gel-ball gun or an airsoft gun. While the gel balls often simply startle their targets and leave small bruises upon impact, more serious injuries can happen. Read More

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Healthy Digital Boundaries for Kids

Mar 22, 2022

The foundation for online safety is creating healthy digital boundaries — what a young person is comfortable doing, seeing, and feeling while using technology and how they would like to be treated by others. Read More

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Sleepwalking and Talking: What You Need to Know

Mar 15, 2022

We know sleep is important for everyone – especially children as they continue to grow and develop. But does your child walk in their sleep? Or maybe talk in their sleep? Is there a reason to be concerned about sleepwalking and sleep talking? Read More

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PediDOSE: Faster Help for Children with Seizures

Mar 10, 2022

The Pediatric Dose Optimization for Seizures in EMS (PediDOSE) trial evaluates whether an age-based, calculation-free method of quickly giving the right midazolam dose improves outcomes in children. Read More

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Toddler Snacking: How Not to Ruin Dinner

Mar 08, 2022

Healthy snacks help control toddler hunger while providing a nutritious boost, but how can parents ensure their little ones will still be hungry for dinner after a day of snacking? Here are some tips to help structure your toddler’s diet and not spoil their dinners. Read More

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Genes, Genetics and Genomics: Understanding What Makes You Who You Are

Mar 03, 2022

Genes are short sections of DNA that carry information passed down from parents to their children. This information provides the instructions that determine physical features such as eye color, hair color and height. Sometimes this information can cause diseases. View our infographic explaining genes, genetics, the genome and genomics. Read More

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Simple Steps to Prepare Kids for Daylight Saving Time

Mar 01, 2022

Spring forward may be an easy transition for adults but, for kids, that extra daylight in the bedroom at night can cause them to spring right out of bed. Here are some tips to make the transition easier. Read More