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Posted by: Sarah A. Denny, MD on Jul 22, 2026

News about violence and tragedy can be overwhelming for children. Learn how to have honest, age-appropriate conversations, limit unnecessary exposure to distressing media, and reassure your child while helping them feel safe and supported.

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The Importance of Tummy Time
Tummy time helps babies build the strength they need to roll, sit, crawl, and explore the world around them. Learn why it’s so important, how much your baby needs at each stage, and easy ways to make tummy time fun and successful.
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Car Seat Safety Questions: You Asked, We Answered!
Parents often have questions about choosing and using car seats correctly. Get expert answers to common car seat questions, including installation, rear-facing recommendations, harness fit, and transitioning to the next seat safely.

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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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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction

Jun 22, 2016

Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening? Read More

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Stress and Physical Symptoms: When It's Not Just in Your Head

Apr 14, 2016

Most people know that when we have an illness, how we feel physically affects how we feel mentally. So, it should come as no surprise that mental feelings can have the opposite effect and change our physical state. Read More

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Helping Your Child Adjust To Hearing Aids

Mar 24, 2016

Each year, thousands of school-aged children and newborn babies are diagnosed with some degree of hearing loss. For many of these kids, hearing aids will become the gateway to the world of sounds around them. Read More

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Is Strength Training Safe for Kids?

Mar 01, 2016

The safety and effectiveness of children participating in strength training has previously been a source of great debate. However, despite previous misconceptions there is now evidence supporting strength training by pre-adolescent and adolescent children and its acceptance by medical and fitness Read More

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Eating Disorders: Awareness is the First Step

Feb 23, 2016

As the medical director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Eating Disorders Program, I am a passionate advocate, but I must be honest – I was skeptical when asked to write about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Read More

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Cholesterol Screening for Kids - When Should Your Child be Tested?

Feb 03, 2016

You probably know that you need to get your blood lipids, or cholesterol, checked regularly as a way to understand your risk for cardiovascular disease. But you might wonder why your 10 year old needs to have her cholesterol checked. Read More

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Early Sports Specialization: Does Benefit Outweigh Risk?

Jan 05, 2016

Early sports specialization is when a young athlete chooses a single sport to practice and play exclusively. This usually occurs prior to elementary or middle school, is nearly year-round, and is an attempt to gain early skills. Read More

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Are Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Harming Your Child?

Dec 03, 2015

Scented candles and air fresheners are popular items that many families use inside their homes. But recent reports have found their way to the internet regarding the potential harm from these items, some of which are exaggerated or misconstrued, whereas others have more merit. Read More