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Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on Sep 03, 2025

AI tools aren’t going away, and in many contexts, they can be helpful. By staying engaged, setting limits, and keeping the conversation open, parents can ensure that technology remains a tool—not a substitute for care, compassion, and community.

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IBD and School Accommodations: Establishing a 504 Plan

The establishment of a 504C plan (a legal document which provides for school-related accommodations for students with medical conditions), can be helpful in reducing stress for both families and students and allow a child with IBD to reach their full academic potential. Here are the necessary steps to ensure your child gets school accommodations.

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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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The Truth About The Influenza Vaccine

Nov 25, 2013

News media are reporting today that a mother blames the influenza vaccine for her son’s death. The death of a child is one of the most traumatic events a parent can experience, and this mother is experiencing tremendous grief. The fact is we don’t know what caused that child to die. Read More

Tips For A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2013

Food is part of the tradition of most holidays but Thanksgiving is all about food. We celebrate with friends and family and look forward to dishes like turkey and dressing with gravy, green bean casserole and dinner rolls topped off with pumpkin pie. Read More

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

Nov 15, 2013

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list. Read More

New Measure Urges Schools To Stock Epinephrine

Nov 13, 2013

In an effort to protect millions of school children from allergic reactions caused by food allergies, President Obama today signed the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act. Read More

Dear Nicu Mom: You Are Finally Going Home

Nov 12, 2013

I am a NICU mom. For the past 175 days, I have been a NICU mom. I have watched my daughter grow and thrive inside the walls of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I have ridden the NICU rollercoaster, with all of its ups and downs, and it has been a tumultuous, bumpy ride. 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

Night Terrors

Oct 30, 2013

It’s that time of year, and the scene is the same in neighborhoods across America. Lawn ornaments have morphed into giant spiders, life-sized witches rest on once-empty front-porch rockers, and tree-hanging birdhouses have made way for swaying skeletons. Read More

Would You Buy Breast Milk Online For Your Baby?

Oct 22, 2013

We don’t know exactly how many women are selling and buying breast milk online, but this phenomenon has become more popular over the past several years. Read More