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Posted by: Kylie Russell PharmD, RPh, cSPI on Jul 10, 2025


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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.

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The "What If" Game

The "What If" Game: Gaining Insight Into How Your Child Thinks

Apr 09, 2019

It’s fair to say that most parents worry about how their child would act in a potentially dangerous scenario. While many kids learn about “stranger danger” in school, it can be overlooked that abuse is most often perpetrated by someone the child or teen knows and trusts. Read More

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: The Importance of Research to the AYA Community

Apr 03, 2019

The definition of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patient has evolved over time, but in the United States, it is defined as those diagnosed with cancer between ages 15–39 years. AYA patients are a unique population with regard to both their cancer and psychosocial needs. Read More

Autism

Autism and Alternative Treatments: Are They Effective?

Apr 02, 2019

Alternative treatments are characterized by using non-mainstreamed practice in the place of conventional and proven treatments. Alternative treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder generally target the physiology or biology of the child, versus teaching new skills directly. Read More

WeeMove

WeeMove: Developmentally Appropriate Exercise in the ICU

Mar 22, 2019

To help our ICU patients avoid the health risks of prolonged time in bed, we developed a groundbreaking program called WeeMove. The goal of the program is get children moving early on in their hospital stay. Read More

Physician Assistant

What is a Physician Assistant and Why Are They Treating My Child?

Mar 12, 2019

When your child has to spend time at the hospital, you will meet many health care professionals. Physician assistants (PAs) are one of the many medical providers that may care for your child during their time at the hospital. Read More

Safe Sleep for Babies

Sleep Hammocks: Are They Safe for Babies?

Mar 07, 2019

The inventors and designers of sleep hammocks claim traditional crib designs can lead to risks due to suffocation and arms and legs getting trapped in between the crib railings. However, sleep hammocks have several risks of their own. Read More

Great Books for Any Age

Early Literacy: Why Reading is Important to a Child’s Development

Mar 01, 2019

Language and literacy develop together as a baby grows from an infant, to a toddler, to a school-aged child and older. This development happens in an expected order, through social interactions, most often with parents. The key to development is that interaction. Read More

Pelvic Rehab

Pelvic Muscle Rehabilitation: More Than Just Kegels!

Feb 27, 2019

Does your child complain of frequent abdominal pain, pelvic pain, and/or menstrual or stomach cramping while on or off their period? Does your child have a diagnosis of endometriosis? If yes, then your child may benefit from pelvic muscle rehabilitation by a specially-trained physical therapist who can help treat these complaints. Read More