700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Maria Ash on Sep 09, 2025

From the preteen years to late adolescence and beyond, continue to nurture your relationship with your child to develop a bond that thrives at every stage.

Read More
A teenage girl is sitting on a bed with a laptop in front of her.
Blog

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.

Two kids and their mom looking at a tablet
Blog

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.

Health e-Hints

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.

Sign Up

All Topics

Browse by Author

Your Information

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

Child in winter coat wearing a scarf over her head

Cancer Treatment in Kids with Aggressive Brain Tumors: What's NEXT?

Sep 06, 2017

Cancers in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system, CNS) are now the most common cause of deaths due to disease in children and adolescents. Among these tumors, the most common malignant kind in childhood are embryonal tumors. Read More

Little girls with blonde hair sitting on her dad's shoulders

Is My Child Double-Jointed? Understanding Joint Hypermobility or Pain

Sep 05, 2017

The technical medical term for “double-jointedness” is joint hypermobility. Mobility of the joints is a trait that can differ among individuals based on many factors including genetics, age, sex, race, and physical conditioning. Read More

Teenager taking a selfie

Selfie Safety: What to Tell Your Teens Before They Snap Another Picture

Aug 24, 2017

Selfies. They’re everywhere. Teens love taking pictures to share moments in their lives, and their social media feeds are filled with them. Sending revealing selfies (sometimes called sexting) has become a growing trend among teens. Read More

boy on couch

"To the Bone" and Eating Disorder Treatment: Did Netflix Get it Right?

Aug 22, 2017

The Netflix movie To the Bone portrays a semi-autobiographical story about a 20-year-old girl named Ellen and part of her journey through recovery from an eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa. Overall, this movie seeks to raise awareness about something that doesn’t get enough discussion. But in doing so, it raises many questions. Read More

Lunar eclipse

Watch the Great American Eclipse… Safely!

Aug 18, 2017

Once upon a time, there was a Hindu demon named Rahu. He wanted to live forever, so he disguised himself as a god and set out to steal an elixir of immortality. The sun and moon saw what Rahu was doing and reported the incident to the god Vishnu, who chased down the demon and cut off his head. Read More

Teenager with crown ankle tattoo

Teens and Tattoos: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 17, 2017

Americans love their ink. One in five have at least one tattoo, and the numbers are higher among young adults. So, it’s not surprising that teenage interest in tattoos is on the rise. Read More

Volleyball player serving

Shoulder Pain and Injuries in Volleyball Athletes

Aug 15, 2017

Whether your volleyball athlete is just starting their season or has been training year-round, shoulder pain is not normal and can hinder an athlete’s performance. Read More

Crying baby being examined at the hospital

Hip Dysplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Aug 10, 2017

For parents, a diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) brings a wide range of emotions and responses. Parents want to understand not only the condition, but what the future holds for their child after diagnosis. Read More