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Posted by: Erin McTiernan, PsyD on Apr 17, 2026

Social media has fueled a growing trend known as looksmaxxing, which encourages individuals – especially boys and young men – to “optimize” their appearance.

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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding: Working Through the Challenges

Breast/chestfeeding offers powerful benefits for babies and parents—but the early weeks can come with real challenges. Learn what’s normal, when to get help for issues like latch pain or delayed milk, how often babies should feed, and why combination feeding can still provide meaningful benefits.

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Why Growth Matters: Understanding Malnutrition and Growth Faltering
If your child isn’t gaining weight or growing as expected, it can be stressful and confusing. Learn the difference between malnutrition and growth faltering, what can cause slow growth, and how your child’s care team evaluates and supports healthy growth over time.

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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 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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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss

Jul 23, 2024

Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year. Read More

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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

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How Exposure to Domestic Violence Impacts Child Development

Jun 27, 2024

Domestic violence in the home affects more than just the immediate victim. If children are present to see and/or hear it, it takes a toll on their healthy, natural development unless they receive support to help them cope and heal. Read More

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Talking to Your Kids About Depression and Suicide

Mar 19, 2024

Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important. Read More

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Practicing Positive Discipline

Feb 28, 2024

It is important to fully understand the risks of hitting as a form of discipline as well as the lack of efficacy when compared to other strategies. We encourage parents to seek out positive forms of discipline whenever possible. Read More

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Children’s Speech Development: What Is Typical and What Is Not?

Dec 21, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered if your child’s early speech development is on track, you are not alone. It can be difficult to know what is typical for a child’s age and when to be concerned. Read More

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Why Do Kids Need to Go to the Doctor so Often?

Dec 14, 2023

If you’re a parent, I don’t need to tell you how fast children grow – physically and emotionally. And your questions and concerns grow right along with them. This is why well child visits are so important. Read More