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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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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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Autism Diagnosis: A Parent's Perspective

Apr 02, 2017

Today is World Autism Day. Today, and every day, my world is autism. The first time a doctor mentioned autism to me I was shocked. Read More

Nursery Product Injuries: What Families Need to Know

Mar 29, 2017

Preparing your home for a new baby can be overwhelming. As parents, we assume the products available for us to buy for our kids are safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Read More

Immunodeficiency and Infection: Who Is at Risk?

Mar 27, 2017

Certain conditions may cause a child to become immunocompromised. Some children are born with abnormal immune systems and have genetic conditions called primary immunodeficiency disorders like chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) or severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Read More

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Epilepsy and Learning Disabilities: Helping Children at School

Mar 23, 2017

Epilepsy is not just about seizures. What many people don’t realize is that for some children with epilepsy, problems with learning and school performance can sometimes be harder to deal with than the seizures themselves. Read More

Antibiotic Resistance: What Parents Need to Know About Overuse

Mar 15, 2017

Runny nose, cough and congestion are very common in the winter and spring. It happens every year. Antibiotics are life-saving drugs that kill some types of germs (bacteria), but also have side effects and can stop working for some bacteria if they are overused in either one person or in a Read More

Post-Surgical Kangaroo Care for Babies in the NICU

Mar 10, 2017

One of the most profound moments of my life was the moment I held my son after he was first born. I smelled his skin, felt his hair and saw his eyes open to the world. In that moment I became a mother. Read More

Sight Words: Are They Necessary to Teach Your Child to Read?

Mar 08, 2017

They have been called Fry, Dolch, high frequency and common words. Regardless of their name, the English language is based on sound associations to letters and letter pairs. Read More

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Performing Arts Medicine: Preventing Injuries to the Artistic Athlete

Mar 02, 2017

Dance competition season is in full swing and just like other sports, there are long, grueling practices with repetition of skills to ensure the perfect athletic performance. Dancers need strength, power, balance, flexibility, functional movement, and core stability to be at the top of their game. Read More