700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Myeshia Harmon on Nov 20, 2025


For years, many clinical studies didn’t reflect the rich diversity of the people they’re meant to help. Learn how including people of different ages, races, ethnicities and sexes in research leads to more accurate results, safer treatments and better health outcomes for everyone.

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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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5 Ways to Support Protective Parents

Oct 04, 2021

A protective parent is a caregiver who does not use violence and seeks to reduce harm for children exposed to family violence. Supporting a protective parent can help decrease isolation and increase safety for the family. Read More

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Using a Booster Seat Until a Seat Belt Fits

Sep 30, 2021

Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in the car. We all know to put a newborn in a rear-facing car seat, but how long should older kids stay in a booster seat? Read More

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All About Baby's Soft Spot

Sep 28, 2021

You may have noticed one or two areas on your baby’s head that do not feel like they contain a bony covering. These are your baby’s soft spots, or fontanelles. Read More

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Using Photo Filters on Social Media: Watch for the Red Flags

Sep 23, 2021

No matter your age, you cannot deny that social media and its accompanying array of photo filters have fully integrated into modern popular culture. Filters can be fun, creative, and can make us laugh! However, there are a few “red flags” to be aware of when engaging with photo filters. Read More

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What You Need to Know About Fever and Taking Your Child’s Temperature

Sep 21, 2021

Fever is a common symptom of illness. But why do fevers occur, what is the best way to take a temperature and what should you do if the reading is high? Read More

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What You Should Know About Long COVID

Sep 20, 2021

Medical providers across the nation are seeing an increase in cases of what is being called long, or long-haul COVID. Here is what you need to know about the condition, which refers to cases with continuing symptoms that last beyond a few weeks. Read More

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Wrestling and Skin Conditions: Symptoms and Prevention

Sep 16, 2021

The sport of wrestling requires close skin-to-skin contact between opponents. This close contact means there is a high possibility of catching or spreading a variety of skin conditions ranging from ringworm, one of the most common, to impetigo and even MRSA. Read More

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How People-First Language Helps Children with Incarcerated Family Members

Sep 14, 2021

According to a report of the National Survey on Children’s Health, 1 in 14 youth in the U.S. will have an incarcerated parent at some point during their childhood. This means you or your family probably know a child with an incarcerated parent. Read More