700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

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Safe Adults at School: Helping Your Child Identify Who They Can Go to For Help

Back-to-school preparation is about more than supplies and schedules. Learn how to help your child identify trusted adults, set healthy boundaries, recognize unsafe behavior, and feel confident speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.

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Back to School on a Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide to Thrifting

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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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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Why Your Child's Sports Physical Should Be Done in a Doctor's Office

Aug 10, 2026

Sports physicals should ideally be performed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of practice to allow adequate time for further evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of any identified conditions and should be performed by the athlete’s primary care physician in the medical home. Read More

Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes

Aug 07, 2026

First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Shoulder injuries in young athletes are common and vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing. Read More

Why ACHD Patients Should See a Congenital Cardiologist

Aug 07, 2026

First published October 2016 Updated August 2026 Would you take your car to a body shop if it needed new brakes? Of course you wouldn’t. Instead you would take your car to a mechanic. Although each profession is trained to work on cars, they each have different training and specializations. Read More

No Poo in the Pool! Tips for Safe Enjoyment of the Water

Aug 07, 2026

First published August 2016 Updated August 2026 Nothing says summer like a day at the pool, waterpark, lake, or beach. Swimming is a great way to stay active and cool off, but even the cleanest-looking water can contain germs that make people sick. Read More

All About Croup

Aug 05, 2026

What causes croup? What other symptoms are present? How do we treat croup, and can it be prevented? Let’s take a closer look. Read More

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Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer

Aug 05, 2026

First published August 2015 Updated August 2026 Cancer is life-changing at any age. It affects the whole family whether diagnosed in a 6-month-old or a 60-year-old. Read More

Feeding an Infant with Cleft Lip and Palate

Aug 05, 2026

Feeding a newborn baby is one of the first joys, or potential challenges, when welcoming a new bundle of joy into the family. For infants with cleft lip and/or palate, feeding is often a significant hurdle to overcome. Read More

7 Ways to Make Intra-Uterine Device (IUD) Placement More Comfortable

Aug 04, 2026

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. Read More

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