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Posted by: Jennifer Kosla, PCPNP, DNP on Aug 01, 2025

Bug bites are not just annoying—they can be harmful too. Some bugs carry germs that can make people sick. Using insect repellent helps keep bugs away, so your child can play safely.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs and Alcohol

It is important to start talking to your children about alcohol and other drugs before they are exposed, as early as age 9.

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Baby Talk vs Parentese: How to Talk with Your Baby

Your baby is already learning to talk just by listening to you! Discover the difference between baby talk and parentese, and get expert tips for building your baby's language skills through everyday moments, songs, gestures, and fun interactions.

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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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Dopamine and Serotonin: Our Own Happy Chemicals

Feb 28, 2023

Dopamine and serotonin are molecules that send signals throughout the body; these chemicals affect how we feel. Both chemicals act as hormones that help coordinate different functions and processes in our bodies like growth, metabolism, emotions and even sleep! Read More

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Basketball: Training, Recovery, and Injury Prevention

Feb 23, 2023

Basketball is a fast paced and exciting sport, with physical skills and moves that are jaw dropping. To play this sport at their best, athletes have to prepare their bodies by properly warming up, eating well, giving themselves a chance to recover, and doing what they can to prevent injuries. Read More

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Cavity Prevention: 4 Tips

Feb 21, 2023

Your child is unique: choosing the best fit for your family can take the confusion out of cavity prevention! Read More

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Signs of a Supportive Partner

Feb 17, 2023

Everyone deserves a healthy relationship and a supportive partner, but what exactly does that mean? Read More

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Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Children and Adolescents

Feb 09, 2023

Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart goes into a rapid, lethal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. While cardiac arrest in this age group is rare, it does happen and is more likely to happen at school or during a sporting event. Read More

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National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day

Feb 06, 2023

This day highlights the importance of HIV prevention through education, testing, and treatment, in addition to addressing health inequities Black communities face with HIV treatment and engaging in care. Read More

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New Obesity Guidelines for Children and Adolescents

Jan 30, 2023

For the first time in fifteen years, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new treatment guidelines for children and adolescents with obesity. Read More

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Researchers Study Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 in Young People

Jan 27, 2023

While most people who get COVID-19 are better within a few weeks, some people have symptoms that last longer. Read More