700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD on Jun 17, 2025

Ever wonder how new treatments make it from the lab to your doctor’s office? Clinical research happens in four key phases, each designed to ensure safety, effectiveness, and long-term impact. Learn what each phase means and why they matter for medical advances.

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Backyard Playsets: How to Keep Children Safe

Backyard playsets offer hours of fun, but without proper setup and supervision, they can lead to injury. Discover expert tips on choosing safe equipment, creating a secure play space, and preventing common hazards to keep outdoor play safe and enjoyable.

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Sunscreen and Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Summer fun is here, but are you protecting your child’s skin the right way? Discover essential sunscreen tips, safe application techniques, and extra sun protection strategies to keep your little one safe from harmful UV rays.

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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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Surviving the Stomach Bug: Parent Edition

Apr 04, 2014

Vomiting, diarrhea, chills and aches…stomach bugs are never a fun adventure. Often times called the stomach flu, stomach viruses are actually not influenza, typically. Most of the time, it is caused by viruses such as rotavirus, adenovirus and echovirus. Read More

Autism Awareness

Apr 02, 2014

April is Autism Awareness Month, and April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. These designations are less than ten years old but have already received widespread attention, in no small part to the rapidly increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders over the past two decades. Read More

Planning Family Vacations with an Extra Guest: Hemophilia

Mar 28, 2014

Travel can be scary when your child has hemophilia — a rare bleeding disorder that can turn even a scraped knee into a dangerous health risk. But as the weather warms up and you turn your thoughts toward summer, don’t let hemophilia stop you from getting out and about. Read More

Why Isn’t Your Baby Gaining Weight? And When Should You Worry?

Mar 25, 2014

There are three reasons why babies do not gain weight: not taking in enough calories, not absorbing calories or burning too many calories. Read More

What Are Seizure Clusters?

Mar 21, 2014

Some people with epilepsy can have clusters of seizures which are often called “seizure clusters.” They can be very confusing to recognize. Seizure clusters are seizures that start and stop, but occur in groups one right after another. Read More

One Thing (Almost) All Kids with Cancer Have in Common

Mar 12, 2014

A parent’s worst nightmare becomes reality: their child has cancer. It happens every hour to a family like yours or mine. And no matter where they live, who their doctor is or which hospital they are going to for treatment, these kiddos have something in common: Nationwide Children’s Read More

My Son's Journey With Spina Bifida

Mar 08, 2014

Guest post written by Megan Mompher, mom to Blake I have never been as scared in my life as the moment when I found out my unborn son had spina bifida. Blake’s future was unknown and my husband and I had no idea what to expect. Read More

Medication Adherence in the 21st Century: Ways to Make Your Life Easier!

Mar 07, 2014

As a physician who treats children with complex lung disease, I have often been frustrated when patients and their families fail to follow recommended treatment regimens. Read More