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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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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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Halloween Safety Tips for Older Kids and Teens

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You’ve seen safety tips for the young trick-or-treating wizards and monsters in your life, but don’t forget about the older kids when it comes to Halloween safety. Read on to learn what you can do to help keep kids of all ages a little safer on Halloween night. Read More

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#ClearTheCrib: Supporting Safe Sleep Practices

Oct 26, 2022

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month – a time to remind each other about safe sleep practices. Read More

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss: You're Not Alone

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Many parents and families going through pregnancy and infant loss are not aware of how common their experience is and may even feel a sense of isolation as they walk the unfamiliar pathway of saying goodbye to their child before or shortly after meeting them. Read More

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Home Safety Series: Bathroom

Oct 20, 2022

From an infant tub to a full bathtub, injuries in the bathroom include falls on slippery surfaces, hot water scalds, and drowning. Keep kids safe with these bathroom safety tips. Read More

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New Parent Confessions: You Are Your Child's Best Advocate

Oct 13, 2022

Sometimes medical diagnoses and treatment plans can be complicated and it’s so important to ask questions to understand the situation fully and make the best-informed decisions possible. Read More

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The Return of Polio

Oct 11, 2022

Polio has been detected in wastewater in areas throughout the United States, meaning that polio disease may begin circulating. While there is a vaccine for polio, booster doses may be suggested by doctors for populations most at risk. Read More

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5 Fall Safety Tips

Oct 06, 2022

As the season changes, where and how we spend our time can change. Here are a few steps you can take to help keep your family a little safer during a fun-filled fall. Read More

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Safer Digital Connections: Technology Abuse and Ways to Support Safety

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Technology is evolving with us, where its goal is to make our lives easier. It is important to consider your personal safety when using new technology or devices. Read More