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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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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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Parents are probably familiar with the birth control pill, but there are other options of birth control available for your teen that don’t have to be taken every day. Read More

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Travel Tips for Potty Training

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It’s inevitable. At some point during potty training, you will need to step out of your child’s comfort zone and embark on an adventure that requires planning and public restroom facilities. Following a few simple tips, along with plenty of practice and patience, will build confidence in your toddler’s ability to stay dry during family excursions. Read More

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TPIAT: Relief for Patients with Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis

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Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) is a specialized surgical treatment for patients diagnosed with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. If your child is suffering from pancreatitis, TPIAT may help and allow them to return to normal activities without pain. Read More

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Gaslighting: Word of the Year 2022

Jun 22, 2023

The results are in, and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Word of the Year 2022 is... GASLIGHTING. Gaslighting is defined as the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one's own advantage. Read More

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MRI Without Sedation: How to Know if Your Child Is Ready

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The healthcare team wants your family to have a positive experience during your visit while making sure the requested images are gathered. Learn when your child is ready for an MRI without sedation. Read More