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Leaving the emergency room can feel overwhelming. Learn why scheduling a follow-up appointment within seven days is an important step in supporting your child’s recovery and ongoing care.

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The ARFID Clinic: A Co-Treatment Approach in the Outpatient Setting
If your child’s extreme picky eating is affecting their growth, nutrition, or everyday life, you’re not alone. Discover how the multidisciplinary ARFID Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and family-centered support to help kids ages 10–14 build healthier, more flexible eating habits.
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What Are Headgear and Facemasks in Orthodontics?
Headgear and facemasks are more than just orthodontic accessories—they help guide jaw growth for better alignment and function. Learn how these treatments work, when they are used, and what to expect during 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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Whooping Cough (Pertussis): Everything You Need to Know

Jan 22, 2025

If your child starts coughing persistently, experiences difficulty breathing or if the cough is followed by vomiting or the classic “whooping” noise, seek medical care immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing severe complications. Read More

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What to Do When Your Child Swears

Jan 17, 2025

Children may use swear words because they have heard adults use them, they are frustrated or angry and don’t have the skills to express themselves, to show they are tough or to bully others. So, how do we discourage and manage swearing? Read More

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What Does Your Child’s Tantrum Really Mean?

Jan 16, 2025

Screaming, crying, kicking and rolling on the floor. Tantrums. Sometimes, as a parent, you might witness a tantrum and find yourself frustrated. Here are some common reasons children misbehave. Read More

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The Road to Recovery After Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy

Jan 15, 2025

Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure where some of the sensory nerves in the back are cut to decrease spasticity in the legs.  Read More

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Keeping Children and Adolescents Healthy: The Importance of Vaccines

Jan 14, 2025

Polio. Diphtheria. Mumps. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us how deadly and disruptive diseases like these can be. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with vaccines. Read More

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Norovirus: What You Need to Know

Jan 10, 2025

Norovirus is a very contagious virus. You can get Norovirus from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces. The virus causes the stomach or intestines (or both) to get inflamed. This leads to stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Read More

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Clinical Research: How We Keep Volunteers Safe

Jan 09, 2025

Clinical research is a type of research that involves people. Research participants help researchers to study new types of treatments, like new medicines or medical devices. It might even include changes in how people live or act, such as different ways to eat or exercise. Read More

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Pets and Mental Health: How Furry Friends Can Impact Your Child’s Life

Jan 07, 2025

Studies have shown that having pets leads to a number of mental health benefits, such as decreased anxiety and depression, improved self-esteem and creating a sense of purpose. If you are considering getting a pet, here are four benefits that can come from having a four-legged friend. Read More