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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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Exercise as Medicine: What's Your Child's Dose?
What if a daily dose of movement could help your child fight anxiety, improve sleep, and prevent chronic disease? Good news: it can! Discover how to treat exercise like medicine, with simple steps to build a personalized fitness “prescription” for your family.
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10 Tips to Teach Your Kids How to Combat Bullying

A 2022 national survey found that 19.2% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school, with 21.6% of those students being bullied online or by text. As a parent or caregiver, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help?

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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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How to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Pool

Jul 25, 2024

Drowning is a leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 4, and the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury death for people of all ages. For toddlers (children ages 1 to 4 years), swimming pools pose the greatest risk of submersion injury. Read More

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The "Period" Talk! What's Normal?

Jul 25, 2024

Girls tend to drive themselves crazy about their periods. Is it normal? Am I okay? Let’s be honest, these are questions all of us girls ask over the arc of our lives, from first periods to periods long gone. Read More

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How to Talk with Your Kids About Puberty

Jul 24, 2024

When kids are toddlers or preschoolers, they start asking questions about their bodies – and even yours. If you start early and talk to them often, then talking about puberty when they get older will be a lot easier. Read More

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Recognizing Congenital Muscular Torticollis in Your Newborn

Jul 24, 2024

If an infant consistently holds his or her head turned or tilted to one side more than the other, however it could be a sign of a condition called congenital muscular torticollis. Read More

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Urgent Care or Emergency Department: Which One Is Right for Your Child's Needs?

Jul 10, 2024

Not so long ago, parents had two choices for after-hours medical care: wait for the doctor’s office to open or head to the local emergency room. Today’s parent has more choices, including urgent care centers, grocery store clinics and the newest player in town – the stand-alone ER. Read More

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Delayed Symptoms of Drowning: Know the Signs

Jul 09, 2024

As it turns out, the overwhelming majority of kids with a close call in the water do fine, but a few don’t. Knowing the signs and symptoms of drowning—and what to do if they occur—can mean the difference between life and death.   Read More

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Daycare: When Should You Start Looking?

Jul 03, 2024

Many more children need daycare than in past decades, and unfortunately, they outnumber the spaces available. We have some tips to help you along in your journey to finding the best childcare fit for your family. Read More

Preventing Child Abuse in Your Community: How You Can Help

Jun 27, 2024

Every child deserves the right to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. However, this is not the case for many children. Five children die every day in this country due to abuse and neglect. Read More