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When AI Feels Like a Friend: How to Keep Kids Safe

AI tools aren’t going away, and in many contexts, they can be helpful. By staying engaged, setting limits, and keeping the conversation open, parents can ensure that technology remains a tool—not a substitute for care, compassion, and community.

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IBD and School Accommodations: Establishing a 504 Plan

The establishment of a 504C plan (a legal document which provides for school-related accommodations for students with medical conditions), can be helpful in reducing stress for both families and students and allow a child with IBD to reach their full academic potential. Here are the necessary steps to ensure your child gets school accommodations.

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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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Migraine and Tension Headaches: Using Massage to Ease the Pain

Dec 19, 2017

Raise your hand if you enjoy having a headache. Silly, right? Nobody likes the pain, frustration, and lost time a headache can bring. Yet many of us suffer from them, including your children. The National Headache Foundation reports that 1 in 5 US children ages 5-17 are prone to headaches. Read More

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Teaching Kids a Second Language: Can It Cause a Speech Delay?

Dec 14, 2017

It is important to know that parents who speak two or more languages should not only speak English to their child as a “quick fix” for a potential language delay. Read More

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Window Blinds and Child Injury: Safety Tips for Your Home

Dec 11, 2017

Window blinds can cause serious injuries or even death to young children. On average, two children under 6 years of age are treated in a U.S. hospital emergency department each day for a window blind-related injury. Read More

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Is Social Media Making Your Kid Depressed?

Nov 30, 2017

A recent study identified a correlation between the increased amount of time teens spend using electronic devices and increased symptoms of depression. The study does not prove that increased screen time causes increased symptoms of depression, but does indicate that there may be a link between the two. Read More

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Overproduction of Breast Milk: Can Anything Be Done?

Nov 24, 2017

Women with too much milk may have just as many problems as women who don’t have enough and they might feel just as guilty about their supply, but for different reasons. These women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence. Read More

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Underproduction of Breast Milk: How to Increase Your Supply

Nov 22, 2017

How much is “enough” breast milk? The answer is not a number, because it is different for each mother. “Enough” is the volume needed to feed your baby. Read More

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Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Advice from Former NICU Parents

Nov 16, 2017

I still remember the first time I walked into the NICU. It was hours after the birth of my twin girls – 15 weeks too soon. The NICU was loud and unfamiliar. Read More

Teaching Your Kids About Kindness: Don't Miss the Mark

Nov 13, 2017

Ask your kids this question – “Am I teaching you to be kind?” Parents may be surprised to hear their children may not think so. And with the current news and world landscape, kindness is more important than ever. Read More