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Posted by: Cindy Jensen on Apr 14, 2026

Breast/chestfeeding offers powerful benefits for babies and parents—but the early weeks can come with real challenges. Learn what’s normal, when to get help for issues like latch pain or delayed milk, how often babies should feed, and why combination feeding can still provide meaningful benefits.

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Should Parents with Diabetes Breastfeed?

Parents who have diabetes of any kind are similar to other new parents in many ways. But according to a study here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, they are less likely to breastfeed their newborn baby in the hospital and continue breastfeeding for at least two months.

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Underproduction of Human Milk: How to Increase Your Supply

How much is “enough” human milk? The answer is not a number, because it is different for each parent. “Enough” is the volume needed to feed your baby.

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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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Non-Surgical Appendicitis Treatment Gives Parents Options

Sep 10, 2020

Typically, when most parents hear the word appendicitis, they also hear the word surgery. But what if there was another treatment option that didn’t require surgery? Read More

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6 Tips to Be a Supportive Stepparent

May 07, 2020

Taking two families and making them one is no doubt a challenging task. Using these tools below can help you and your family navigate the transition and help you be the best stepparent you can be. Read More

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Distance Learning: Best Practices to Support Your Student

Apr 03, 2020

Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids. Read More

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Take the Hassle Out of Homework: 6 Ways to Help Your Child

Sep 06, 2018

Homework is important and provides countless benefits like improved comprehension, cognition and memory. So, how can you encourage your child to do their homework without a nightly battle? Check out these six tips to take the hassle out of homework. Read More

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Setting Up Your Child for a Successful Summer Camp Experience

Jun 05, 2018

The decision to enroll your child in a summer camp is only the first step. With the variety of options, parents may wonder about the possible benefits. What should you consider when selecting and preparing a child for camp? Read More

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What Parents Need to Know About the Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

Apr 05, 2018

So far, 94 cases have been reported in 17 states and two people have died from bleeding from the use of synthetic cannabinoids. Read More

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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend

Mar 15, 2018

If you are the parent of a middle or high school student, you know there’s a new trend every month, if not more often. Recently, JUULs (pronounced like jewels) and JUULing have become all the rage. Read More

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Logan Paul and Teaching Kids About Social Media Responsibility

Jan 04, 2018

By now, you have probably heard about the video shared by YouTube star, Logan Paul, which included images of a person who died by suicide. Though the video was removed from YouTube, and Paul has publicly apologized, the fact remains that the video was viewed 6.3 million times – and no one Read More