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Posted by: Jessica Bullock, MA/CCC-SLP , Carneshia Edwards on Feb 20, 2026

As your child begins Kindergarten, you’ll need to prepare him or her for the many tests that lie ahead over the years. The Ohio Department of Education recommends that ALL children entering Kindergarten have a developmental screening.

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How to Prevent Children From Choking
Choking is one of the leading causes of injury and death in young children—but many incidents are preventable. Learn which foods pose the biggest risk, how to prepare them safely, what small objects to keep out of reach, and why close supervision (and knowing CPR) are so important during your child’s early years.
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Frostbite: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Winter has finally arrived! While playing outside in cold weather, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of frostbite.

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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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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

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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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction

Jun 22, 2016

Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening? Read More

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy

Jun 14, 2016

News of natural disasters, mass shootings, bombs and politics is enough to frighten adults, but children may feel even more shaken. When tragedy struck at Sandy Hook, my kids were little – one was a toddler and the other two were still in preschool. Read More

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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered

Jun 09, 2016

We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So, Read More

E-cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine: Are They Safe to Use Around Kids?

May 10, 2016

You already know that secondhand smoke from cigarettes is bad for your kids, but do you know about the dangers of e-cigarettes? Since e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other similar devices hit the U.S. market several years ago, their popularity has skyrocketed. Read More

Potty Talk: Do You Know Squat About Constipation?

Apr 29, 2016

There is no shortage of television commercials related to constipation medications. It seems that everyone is constipated these days. Not surprisingly, constipation happens in children too. Read More