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Posted by: Edward Shepherd, MD on Nov 11, 2026

Sometimes, when a baby is born too early and their lungs aren’t developed enough, they need to be given oxygen through a machine in order to breathe. Unfortunately, over time, this can damage the lung’s fragile airways and air sacks, ultimately leading to a condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know

JUULs and other e-cigarettes can be easy for teens to hide, but their nicotine content poses serious health risks. Learn what parents should know about vaping, how to talk to teens about its dangers and ways to keep younger children safe from nicotine poisoning.

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Risks of Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancy can bring unique health, emotional and financial challenges. Learn about the risks, ways to prevent unintended pregnancy and how programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provide care, education and support for pregnant and parenting teens.

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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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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

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Is Social Media Making Your Kid Depressed?

Nov 30, 2017

A recent study identified a correlation between the increased amount of time teens spend using electronic devices and increased symptoms of depression. The study does not prove that increased screen time causes increased symptoms of depression, but does indicate that there may be a link between the two. Read More

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Teens and Tattoos: What Parents Need to Know

Aug 17, 2017

Americans love their ink. One in five have at least one tattoo, and the numbers are higher among young adults. So, it’s not surprising that teenage interest in tattoos is on the rise. Read More

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Fidget Spinners: Don't Get Injured by This Latest Craze

May 18, 2017

A couple of weeks ago, during a family visit to an aquarium, a gift shop display caught my eye. Tucked among the racks of plastic fish and shark magnets was a stack of small colorful propeller-like things. Read More

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Autism Diagnosis: A Parent's Perspective

Apr 02, 2017

Today is World Autism Day. Today, and every day, my world is autism. The first time a doctor mentioned autism to me I was shocked. Read More

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Family Fun with Pokémon GO

Jul 14, 2016

My kids have begun inviting me on excursions into the great outdoors. In the past week, we have trekked through expansive neighborhoods, explored community parks and journeyed to our hometown’s old business district. Read More

High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Fruit Juice: What You Need to Know

High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Fruit Juice: What You Need to Know

Jul 05, 2016

Fruit juice tastes good and is fun to drink. The key is to monitor and seriously decrease our intake, especially if obesity is a concern. Read More

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Addiction, Motherhood and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Jun 30, 2016

When a woman is addicted or dependent on drugs and medications during pregnancy, her baby is at risk for being born dependent on those medications. As a result of the current opioid epidemic, an increasing number of babies are being born dependent on opiates. Read More