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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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Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village

Aug 30, 2022

توفير الحليب البشري - يستلزم قرية قد يكون توفير حليب الأم أمرًا صعبًا، خاصة في الأسابيع الأولى. وسواء كنتم ترضعون أطفالكم رضاعة طبيعية أو تقدموا لهم حليب الصدر أو تضخّون الحليب لإطعام الطفل في زجاجة، فمن المهم أن يكون معكم شخص آخر يدعمكم في قراركم. Read More

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Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village

Aug 30, 2022

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Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

Inclusive Lactation Care: Supporting All Parents in Their Lactation Journey

Aug 25, 2022

August is National Breastfeeding Month and this year the United States Breastfeeding Committee has announced the theme to be “Together We Do Great Things!”  Read More

Early Intervention Matters: Seeking Treatment in the Three Months After Trauma

Aug 23, 2022

Identifying how to help your child after they have experienced a traumatic event can feel overwhelming, but there are tips and resources that can help children and their families overcome such experiences Read More

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How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Contact Lenses

Aug 19, 2022

Contact lenses can be a great alternative to glasses for common childhood eye problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.  Read More