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Posted by: Dennette Santamaria, MSW, LSW on Jan 21, 2026

In a world where kids are constantly online, it’s important to understand how human traffickers may use the internet to reach young people. This guide breaks down common tactics and offers practical tips for protecting your child and fostering open communication.

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4 Ways Social Workers Help Patient Families
Do you know how social workers support patients and families in the hospital? Watch this YouTube Short to learn more!
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Balanced Eating and Nutrition: What’s Best for Our Health?
With so much nutrition advice out there, it can be hard to know what’s truly healthy for your child. Learn the basics of balanced eating—how to build meals with all five food groups, pair protein and fiber to keep kids full, choose better beverages, and spot fad diets or “quick fixes” that may do more harm than good.
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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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What Are Signs of OCD in Children and Teens?

Jan 09, 2026

All kids have worries and doubts. But kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often can’t stop worrying, no matter how much they want to. And those worries frequently compel them to behave in certain ways over and over again. Read More

What is Allergy Induced Asthma?

Jan 09, 2026

For many people with asthma, spring can be a very challenging time of the year. Rapid changes in the weather and lingering upper respiratory viruses can both cause breathing difficulties. Read More

How to Navigate the Internet for Health Information

Jan 09, 2026

Searching for health answers online? Get expert tips to help you identify accurate information and make smart decisions for your child’s care. Read More

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Vaccines: Frequently Asked Questions

Jan 09, 2026

News about vaccine schedule changes can feel confusing and even a little scary. This guide breaks down what’s different in the CDC’s 2026 childhood immunization schedule, which infections are still routinely covered, why all vaccines remain available and covered by insurance, and how to partner with your child’s pediatrician to make confident, informed decisions. Read More

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How to Talk to Kids About Anesthesia

Jan 08, 2026

Are you wondering how to explain anesthesia to your child? Get tips from Dr. Ashley Smith, an anesthesiologist who works at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Read More

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Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Children: A Recent Study 

Jan 08, 2026

Hearing your child needs gallbladder surgery can be scary—but knowing the options helps. Discover how traditional laparoscopic surgery and newer robotic-assisted surgery stack up in urgent cases, why both are safe and effective, and how robotic techniques may offer smaller scars and added precision for the surgical team. Read More

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Deadly Substances Teens Use to Get High

Jan 07, 2026

First published May 2015 Updated January 2026 When I was teenager, parents only had a few substances to really worry about: cigarettes, alcohol and, for those whose children were a little more daring, maybe marijuana. But times have changed. Read More

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Pets and Children: Keeping Kids Safe When Animals Are in the Home

Jan 07, 2026

Dogs, cats, and other pets can be wonderful additions to the family. They can be fuzzy friends that provide love and companionship for many years. Unfortunately, even the most loving of pets can bite. Read More