700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Smitha Sasindran on May 14, 2026

Did you know that your participation in research can help shape the next generation of treatments, therapies, devices, and care for children?

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Welcoming a New Child: How to Prepare Your Kids for a Foster Sibling
Welcoming a foster child into your home is a big transition for the whole family. Learn how to prepare your children with honest conversations, clear expectations, and ongoing support so every child feels heard, safe, and included during the adjustment.
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Early Literacy Supported by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Free books delivered to your child’s door every month? That’s the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Learn how this program supports early literacy, builds vocabulary and a love of reading, and how families in Ohio can enroll children ages 0–5 at no cost.
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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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Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village

Aug 30, 2022

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Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

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How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Contact Lenses

Aug 19, 2022

Contact lenses can be a great alternative to glasses for common childhood eye problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.  Read More

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Parechovirus: What is it?

Aug 17, 2022

The CDC recently issued a health advisory to inform clinicians and public health departments that parechovirus is currently circulating in the United States. Read More

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Popular Apps for Teens: Balancing Authenticity and Safety

Aug 15, 2022

Technology is integrated into teens’ lives. New, popular apps encourage young people to be authentic, but they may be putting their safety in the balance. Read More