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Posted by: Courtney Brown, MD on Jun 13, 2025

As parents, we naturally worry about our children playing outside in the hot sun. Children are at risk when temperatures skyrocket, but preparations before, during, and after heat exposure can make a difference in your child’s ability to tolerate the heat.

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Imaginary Friends: Should You Worry?
Typically, imaginary friends appear in preschool and early childhood and most times come and go without concern. Here are a few guiding principles in embracing this fun expression of your child’s imagination.
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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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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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Toddler learning how to potty train.

6 Things Every Parent Should Know About Toilet Training

Mar 30, 2018

Toilet training is a big milestone for children but can also be a nerve-wracking time for parents. Understanding the process is important and so is recognizing when it might be beneficial to reach out for professional help. Read More

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Teaching Kids a Second Language: Can It Cause a Speech Delay?

Dec 14, 2017

It is important to know that parents who speak two or more languages should not only speak English to their child as a “quick fix” for a potential language delay. Read More

Child playing with slime

The Joys and Dangers of Slime

Jul 24, 2017

At home, daycare and camp, kids (and adults) are clamoring to create and play with slime. Of course, slime is not new. Read More

5 Thanksgiving Traditions to Start with Your Kids

Nov 18, 2016

Thanksgiving is full of traditions – turkey, pumpkin pie, and of course, quality time with family and friends. If you’re looking to add or begin new traditions, here are 5 you can start to spice up the holiday. Read More

Choosing a Stroller: Best Tips to Keep Your Child Safe

Sep 23, 2016

Parents with young children have so many decisions to make and so many pieces of “equipment” to get. One of the bigger decisions is choosing a stroller that fits both your baby and your family’s lifestyle. There are many different options out there and it can get overwhelming. Read More

Should I Be Worried if My Child is In-Toeing?

Aug 19, 2016

In-toeing is a type of standing posture or gait pattern in which a child’s feet, and in some cases the entire leg, point in toward each other while the child is standing and/or walking. Read More

5 Hidden Household Hazards

Aug 04, 2016

As a parent of young children (5-year old triplets), I do my best to keep them safe, happy, and out of trouble. As an injury researcher, other parents often ask me what they should do to keep their children safe. Read More

The Dangers of Mercury and How to Get Rid of it Safely

Jul 28, 2016

The professionals at the Central Ohio Poison Center love to give good news (“That poison you’re calling about – the dose your child got is too low to cause any problems”) and money-saving advice (“If you can flush your eyes out with water for ten minutes, you Read More