700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

A close-up of a poison hemlock flower, showing its umbrella-shaped cluster of small, delicate white blossoms against a background of blurred grass and foliage. — Poison Hemlock: What Parents Should Know

Posted by: Kylie Russell PharmD, RPh, cSPI on Jul 10, 2025

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.

A glass filled with layers of granola, yogurt, blueberries, and raspberries sits on a dark surface with a spoon inside. Additional berries are scattered around, with a striped napkin and a plate of fruit in the background.

Blog

Healthy Meals and Snacks for the Busy Athlete

Busy schedules shouldn’t mean skipped meals or fast food. Learn how to fuel your young athlete with simple, nutritious meals and snacks even on the go. These time-saving tips from a registered dietitian can help your child stay energized, strong, and focused.

A hand holds an electronic cigarette emitting visible vapor against a dark background.

Blog

E-Cigarette Dangers and Vaping Illness

E-cigarettes may seem safer than traditional smoking, but they pose serious risks, especially for children and teens. From nicotine addiction and poisoning to life-threatening lung illness, learn why vaping is dangerous and how to protect your family.

Health e-Hints Newsletter

Stay up-to-date with the information you need for your child by subscribing to our free Health e-Hints e-newsletter. It’s customized for your child.

All Topics

Browse by Author

About this Blog

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.

View All Author Bios

Latest Posts

Benefits of Starting Reading at a Young Age

Nov 04, 2022

Studies have shown that children who are exposed to reading prior to preschool tend to develop larger vocabularies and are more likely to succeed during their formal education. Read More

Topics:
Primary Care

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Teenagers in Menopause

Nov 02, 2022

Primary ovarian insufficiency means that the ovaries have stopped working at a younger age than typical. It used to be called premature ovarian failure and is often called premature menopause. In POI, the ovaries stop producing hormones and eggs, resulting in hormone deficiency and infertility. Read More

Topics:
Gynecology

Halloween Safety Tips for Older Kids and Teens

Oct 27, 2022

You’ve seen safety tips for the young trick-or-treating wizards and monsters in your life, but don’t forget about the older kids when it comes to Halloween safety. Read on to learn what you can do to help keep kids of all ages a little safer on Halloween night. Read More

Topics:
Center for Injury Research and Policy

#ClearTheCrib: Supporting Safe Sleep Practices

Oct 26, 2022

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month – a time to remind each other about safe sleep practices. Read More

Topics:
Center for Injury Research and Policy

Pregnancy and Infant Loss: You're Not Alone

Oct 25, 2022

Many parents and families going through pregnancy and infant loss are not aware of how common their experience is and may even feel a sense of isolation as they walk the unfamiliar pathway of saying goodbye to their child before or shortly after meeting them. Read More

Topics:
Neonatology

Home Safety Series: Bathroom

Oct 20, 2022

From an infant tub to a full bathtub, injuries in the bathroom include falls on slippery surfaces, hot water scalds, and drowning. Keep kids safe with these bathroom safety tips. Read More

Topics:
Center for Injury Research and Policy

New Parent Confessions: You Are Your Child's Best Advocate

Oct 13, 2022

Sometimes medical diagnoses and treatment plans can be complicated and it’s so important to ask questions to understand the situation fully and make the best-informed decisions possible. Read More

Topics:
Primary Care

The Return of Polio

Oct 11, 2022

Polio has been detected in wastewater in areas throughout the United States, meaning that polio disease may begin circulating. While there is a vaccine for polio, booster doses may be suggested by doctors for populations most at risk. Read More

Topics:
Infectious Disease

NICU Parent Booklet

The Heart Center

Send a Greeting Card

Community Resources