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Posted by: Jennifer Kosla, PCPNP, DNP on Aug 01, 2025

Bug bites are not just annoying—they can be harmful too. Some bugs carry germs that can make people sick. Using insect repellent helps keep bugs away, so your child can play safely.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol

It is important to start talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs before they are exposed, as early as age 9.

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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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Get a Black Belt in Giving Medicine

Feb 25, 2015

So you waited to see the doctor, then waited in line for the pharmacist to give you your medicine, and now it’s time to give it to your kids. Maybe you got the “yummy pink medicine,” but not all medicines are yummy or pink. Read More

Diagnosing Food Allergies with Component Testing

Feb 23, 2015

Nearly 6 million kids in the U.S. have food allergies.  It’s important to identify what’s causing the allergic reaction, so the culprit food can be removed from the diet and to prevent unnecessary removal of many foods from the diet. Read More

Why I Vaccinate: A Nurse's Perspective

Feb 18, 2015

It is my sincere hope, as both a mother and a nurse that no child ever suffers or dies from a preventable disease. That is why I choose vaccination. Read More

Why I Vaccinate

Feb 16, 2015

It was never up for debate. Our son was going to be immunized. It was not because we were thinking of others – although protecting the people around us was a nice bonus. He was going to be immunized because we were selfish. Read More

Common Misconceptions of Life After Heart Surgery

Feb 13, 2015

Heart surgery can be a very scary experience for both parents and children. You most likely have questions about how surgery will affect your child’s everyday life. Here are some of the most common misconceptions – and truths – about heart surgery. Read More

What We Wish “Grey’s” Knew About 22q

Feb 09, 2015

On the latest episode of the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy (ABC), a fetal surgeon and her surgical fellow discuss a case in which a pregnant woman has had multiple stillbirths. Read More

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Easy Ways to Prevent Seasonal Depression

Feb 03, 2015

When it’s cold it’s hard to get motivated and find ways to be active indoors. Most people tend to experience symptoms of seasonal depression during the winter months, or those who suffer from depression year-round report an increase during this time of year. Read More

Bringing Your Baby Home

Jan 28, 2015

Bringing home a new baby for the first time can be a scary experience. Whether it’s your first, second or even fifth child, you are adding a new tiny little life into your home; a tiny person who is entirely dependent upon you to meet all of their wants and needs. Read More