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Posted by: Lelia Emery, MT-BC on Jun 27, 2025

Singing to your baby can actually help development. Growing evidence shows that babies whose parents sing, read, or play with them to music have a greater chance of reaching developmental milestones on time.

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The Bedtime Battle

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a child’s growth, behavior, and academic success. Establishing and sticking to a bedtime routine can make all the difference.

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When to Use Time-Out with Your Child

It is important to understand the purpose of Time-Out, to practice the strategy effectively.

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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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Traveling with Kids: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Mar 08, 2024

Going on trips with small children requires a lot of packing and A LOT of planning, but it is totally worth it. Take lots of pictures, make lots of memories and have fun! Read More

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Birth Spacing: Plan for Health and Safety

Feb 06, 2024

Planning for when to have a second, third or even sixth baby can be important to the health of both the birthing person and the new baby. Ideal pregnancy spacing is more than 18 months and less than 5 years. Read More

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Understanding Cradle Cap: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Jan 24, 2024

Cradle cap, medically known as seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes scaly, crusty patches on an infant's scalp. Though it might look uncomfortable or itchy, it usually doesn't bother your baby. Read More

Can Your Baby Learn Sign Language?

Nov 21, 2023

Baby sign language is a way to communicate with your baby effectively and you can begin introducing signs as early as infancy. The following are suggestions to make signing and communicating with your baby successful. Read More

Lead Poisoning: Still a Public Health Risk

Nov 15, 2023

For more than 100 years, society has known that lead is very damaging to young children. It is frustrating that we still expose our most vulnerable to this poison, especially because it is completely preventable. Read More

Cough Talk: What Does All That Hacking Mean?

Nov 01, 2023

Coughs are often associated with the common cold and there’s little you can do, other than try to ease the symptoms. However, a lot of coughing, especially in babies under four months old, could be a sign of a serious illness. Read More

Health Literacy and Partnering in Your Child's Care

Oct 23, 2023

We know there’s an overwhelming amount of complicated information about your child’s health, and we’re working to communicate more clearly. While we do that, here are some health literacy tips you can use before your next pediatrician’s visit. Read More

Should Parents with Diabetes Breastfeed?

Aug 11, 2023

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. Read More