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Posted by: Jennifer Ladd, MD, MSc on Nov 06, 2025

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are becoming more common in kids—but early action can make a big difference. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand risk factors, and support your child through healthy lifestyle changes and medical care.

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Organ Donation: The Gift of Life
In the face of loss, organ donation can turn grief into hope. Learn how donation after circulatory death (DCD) allows families to give the gift of life, bringing comfort and meaning to a loved one’s final moments.
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Yoga for Period Pain
Menstrual pain doesn’t have to stop you—discover gentle yoga poses that can help relieve cramps and support your cycle.
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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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4 Things to Know About Caring for Your Child’s Cast

Jun 11, 2019

Up to 40% of girls and as many as 50% of boys experience a broken bone during childhood. Here are four things you should know about casts and how to care for them. Read More

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Calling All Parents: Do you Know About the Summer Slide?

Jun 06, 2019

Even though there is a lot of debate about how to prevent summer learning loss, we know that kids who are actively engaged in learning during the summer are better set up for success down the road. Here are some tips to keep kids learning. Read More

Summer Structure

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Maintain Structure This Summer

Jun 04, 2019

For a lot of children, summer means no school, warm weather and staying up late. While we want summer to be a time for our kids to relax and enjoy themselves, we also know that children strive and feel most safe when there is a sense of routine to their every day. Read More

"After" Movie

"After" the Movie: Teaching Teens About Boundaries and Manipulation in Relationships

May 28, 2019

“After” is a digital book that was self-published in 2013 by author, Anna Todd. The series has been compared to “Fifty Shades of Gray” and “Twilight”, both of which highlight unhealthy relationships between the male and female lead characters. Read More

Safe Boating

Oh Buoy! How to Ensure Safety While Boating This Summer

May 23, 2019

Memorial Day is approaching, which is traditionally the start of summer and the kickoff of “boating season.” When you head out on a boat this summer have fun, make memories and remember these important tips. Read More

Dispelling Allergy Myths with Social Media

Dispelling Medical Myths with Social Media

May 14, 2019

As a pediatric allergist, I meet families from all types of backgrounds who share concerns about common childhood conditions such as asthma, environmental allergies, food allergies and eczema. These topics generate quite a few questions from primary care colleagues and other specialists. Read More

Supporting Children's Mental Health

How to Support Children’s Mental Health

May 09, 2019

In recognition of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9, here are a few tips for parents and caregivers – and other adults who can help support the children around them. Read More

Hemangioma

Hemangiomas: What Are They and How Are They Treated?

May 07, 2019

A hemangioma is a benign tumor of blood vessels. It usually appears around 2-4 weeks of age as a small red-pink patch. It then grows rapidly for 5-6 months and continues to grow slowly until 1 year of age. Read More