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Posted by: Emily Decker, MD on Aug 06, 2026

Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the budget. Learn how thrifting, shopping your own home first, and timing purchases can help your family save money, reduce waste, and make back-to-school shopping a fun experience for kids.

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7 Ways to Make Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) Placement More Comfortable
An IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control and can also help manage heavy or painful periods. Learn about the different types of IUDs, what insertion is like, and the many options available to make the procedure more comfortable.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Student Athletes: What Parents Should Know 

PRP therapy uses your child’s own blood to support healing in certain sports injuries. Learn when it may be recommended, what to expect during treatment, and why it works best as part of a complete recovery plan that includes rest and physical therapy.

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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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Oral Allergy Syndrome: The Hidden Allergy

Jul 30, 2015

Do you also have seasonal allergies to tree, grass, or ragweed pollen? If so, you likely have oral allergy syndrome (OAS), also known as pollen-food syndrome. Read More

The Dangers of Pinterest

Jun 30, 2015

I’ll admit I’m no Martha Stewart. But something about Pinterest sucks me in. But as a childhood injury researcher, I have a problem with Pinterest. I see ideas for children that are completely unsafe for them. Read More

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A Doctor's Take on Essential Oils

Jun 04, 2015

Essential oils are all the rage. You’ve probably also wondered if they really work. Are they safe? And is buying into the movement a waste of money or an effective use of a natural remedy? Read More

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How to Read Food Labels

May 06, 2015

Do you ever find yourself standing in the aisle of the grocery store pondering which products to choose? With so many options, it’s hard to know which foods are the most nutritious. Read More

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Are Laxatives Safe For Children?

Mar 17, 2015

While potential concerns have been raised about use of PEG 3350 in children, one must realize that refusing to use PEG 3350 laxatives due to a possible danger can result in the occurrence of a real known danger. Read More

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3 Things Women With Congenital Heart Disease Should Know About Pregnancy

Mar 05, 2015

Today, we expect that most children treated for congenital heart disease will survive to adulthood and lead a full adult life. That means more women with congenital heart disease are interested in pregnancy than ever before. 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

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Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction: Why Nationwide Children’s?

Apr 18, 2014

If your child needs colorectal or pelvic reconstruction services, he or she deserves caregivers and administrative staff who know each other and operate as a well-oiled machine in their quest to solve a patient’s colorectal or pelvic problem, and that is our goal here at Nationwide Children's. Read More