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Social media has fueled a growing trend known as looksmaxxing, which encourages individuals – especially boys and young men – to “optimize” their appearance.

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Child Life: True or False?
Watch this YouTube Short to learn the facts about Child Life!
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Child Advocacy Center: A Quick Guide for Parents
When a child shares that someone may have hurt them or crossed their boundaries, it can feel overwhelming and confusing for any parent or caregiver. You may not know what to do next or how to best support your child. A Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is here to help.
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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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Safe Boating

Oh Buoy! How to Ensure Safety While Boating This Summer

May 23, 2019

Memorial Day is approaching, which is traditionally the start of summer and the kickoff of “boating season.” When you head out on a boat this summer have fun, make memories and remember these important tips. Read More

Dispelling Allergy Myths with Social Media

Dispelling Medical Myths with Social Media

May 14, 2019

As a pediatric allergist, I meet families from all types of backgrounds who share concerns about common childhood conditions such as asthma, environmental allergies, food allergies and eczema. These topics generate quite a few questions from primary care colleagues and other specialists. Read More

Peer Relationships

Teens and Peer Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendship

May 02, 2019

Helping your teen think through things or prompting them to make decisions on their own, without the influence of friends, can encourage the development of healthy and positive peer relationships. Read More

Measles

Sarampión: información para las familias

Apr 23, 2019

El sarampión es un virus altamente contagioso que se transmite por el aire al toser y estornudar. Es una infección que se puede prevenir con vacunación. Read More

Measles

Jadeecada: Macluumaadka Qoyska

Apr 23, 2019

Jadeecadu waa xanuun lakala qaado oo fayrus keeno oo ku faafa hawada oo qofku qufac iyo hindhiso yeesho. Waa caabuq uu talaal baajin karo. Read More

Teen with Broken Heart

Breaking Up is Hard To Do: 5 Tips for Helping Your Teen Navigate Their First Breakup

Apr 16, 2019

We all know that most “first loves” don’t have a happy ending. How can you help your teen during this time? Here are tips for providing support and teaching them how to manage future relationships. Read More

Screen time and teenagers

Screen Time and Your Child’s Development: Why Disconnecting is a Good Idea

Apr 11, 2019

You thought raising TEENAGERs was tough, but raising SCREENAGERs is even more challenging! A recent PEW Research Center Survey reports nearly nine out of 10 teens think excessive screen time is a problem, and six out of 10 say it is a major problem. Read More

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