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Posted by: Maria Ash on Aug 11, 2025

Adolescence is broken into three stages: early, middle, and late adolescence. While these stages are common for all teens, each person experiences them in their own way.

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Why Crawling is Important for Your Baby
Crawling isn’t just a milestone, it’s a powerful step in your baby’s development. From building upper body strength to boosting sensory and visual skills, discover why crawling is key and how to support it through simple, engaging play.
A smiling baby lies on their stomach facing the mother, as they engage in joyful eye contact and interaction. The baby wears a striped outfit and the woman leans close with a loving expression, highlighting a moment of bonding and early communication.
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Baby Talk vs Parentese: How to Talk with Your Baby

Your baby is already learning to talk just by listening to you! Discover the difference between baby talk and parentese, and get expert tips for building your baby's language skills through everyday moments, songs, gestures, and fun interactions.

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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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Resources for Kids with Special Needs

Jan 27, 2014

As a pediatrician taking care of many kids with special needs, I realized early on that I wanted to help parents not only with their health care needs, but also with their unique needs that extended way beyond the four walls of the hospital. Read More

The Bedwetting Blues

Nov 03, 2013

Waking up wet in the morning is a common problem for many children. In addition to being confusing and embarrassing for children, bedwetting can be a frustrating experience for parents and caregivers. Read More

speech and hearing screenings

Why Are Speech and Hearing Screenings Necessary for Kindergarteners?

Sep 05, 2013

As your child begins Kindergarten, you’ll need to prepare him or her for the many tests that lie ahead over the years. The Ohio Department of Education recommends that ALL children entering Kindergarten have a developmental screening. Read More

Early Oral Stimulation for Premature Babies

Aug 16, 2013

It’s common knowledge that one way to comfort a baby is to give a pacifier. What you may not know is that in premature babies, the act of sucking sometimes doesn’t come naturally. Read More

What to Expect When Seeing a Pediatric Specialist

Jul 24, 2013

When your child is referred to a specialist, it can be a daunting experience. You often have to wait weeks (or months) for an appointment and may need to travel a significant distance just to get to the doctor’s office. Read More

Potty Training Troubles in Kids with Autism

Jul 08, 2013

Potty training can be tough on any parent and child. But when the child has autism, this rite of passage can be even more challenging. The sensory and obsessive compulsive issues that often accompany autism make it hard for some children to just sit on a toilet, let alone learn to use the bathroom Read More