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Posted by: Thomas Pommering, DO on Oct 08, 2026

Focusing on one sport at a young age may seem like the path to athletic success, but it can come with risks. Learn how early sports specialization can lead to injuries and burnout, and why playing multiple sports may benefit young athletes.

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Furniture Tip-Overs: Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
When children are stuck inside, they may try to turn your house into a playground. All parents of young children understand how quickly a trinket on a high shelf suddenly becomes a quest as alluring as the summit of Everest to a seasoned climber.
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Helping Children and Families Navigate the Health Care System

Dealing with the health care system can be frustrating no matter who you are.  For many families, keeping all those pieces connected can feel like a full-time job.  That is why Partners For Kids (PFK) continues to invest in care coordination programs that help children and families get the care and support they need.

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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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Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?

Aug 26, 2024

For some children who need help falling asleep, melatonin has become a commonly recommended supplement. Melatonin is safe, effective and widely available. Read More

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Parents: Avoid the Barefoot Blues

Aug 26, 2024

If you have those oh-so-cute open toed shoes, reconsider: it’s an invitation for scraped toes and torn toenails. Read More

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Poison Centers: Here for the Ages

Aug 22, 2024

National Poison Prevention Week is observed every year during the third week of March and is dedicated to raising awareness about the work of poison control centers and the availability of the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222). Read More

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Laundry Packets: A Deadly Danger

Aug 22, 2024

The new laundry packets are here, and they are convenient, colorful, and popular. However, in the hands of a young child they can be fatal. Read More

Preventing Teen Opioid Abuse and Misuse

Preventing Teen Opioid Abuse and Misuse

Aug 21, 2024

In the US, the annual number of opioid prescriptions written per year declined from 2012 to 2020, but the average remains above 142 million prescriptions written per year. There are ongoing efforts to look at how this problem is affecting both adults and children in our country. Read More

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Avoiding Swimming Pool Germs

Aug 21, 2024

Following these simple tips can help your child avoid getting sick this summer. Read More

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How to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Pool

Jul 25, 2024

Drowning is a leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages. For toddlers (children ages 1 to 4 years), swimming pools pose the greatest risk of submersion injury. Read More

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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss

Jul 23, 2024

Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year. Read More