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Posted by: Lelia Emery, MT-BC on Jun 27, 2025

Singing to your baby can actually help development. Growing evidence shows that babies whose parents sing, read, or play with them to music have a greater chance of reaching developmental milestones on time.

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The Bedtime Battle

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for a child’s growth, behavior, and academic success. Establishing and sticking to a bedtime routine can make all the difference.

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When to Use Time-Out with Your Child

It is important to understand the purpose of Time-Out, to practice the strategy effectively.

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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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From a Former NICU Mommy

Dec 06, 2013

Benjamin Miller filmed his son’s first year, posted the video online on his wife’s birthday and the beautiful touching story went viral on YouTube with currently more than 7 million views. Ward finally got to go home after spending more than 100 days in our NICU. Read More

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

Nov 15, 2013

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list. Read More

Would You Buy Breast Milk Online For Your Baby?

Oct 22, 2013

We don’t know exactly how many women are selling and buying breast milk online, but this phenomenon has become more popular over the past several years. Read More

Early Oral Stimulation for Premature Babies

Aug 16, 2013

It’s common knowledge that one way to comfort a baby is to give a pacifier. What you may not know is that in premature babies, the act of sucking sometimes doesn’t come naturally. Read More

The Scoop on SIDS

Aug 05, 2013

Here is a snapshot of our nightly conversation after my husband has put our infant to bed: Me: Did you remember to turn the fan on? Husband: Yes. Me: Is it too hot in there for him? I don’t want him to be hot. Husband: Seemed to be fine. Read More

Dear New NICU Mom

Jul 29, 2013

At 24 days old, my little girl developed necrotizing enterocolitis and was transferred in the middle of the night to Nationwide Children’s. It was at that moment that I became eternally grateful to have a top neonatology department so close to home. Read More

Is a Baby with a Flat Head Normal?

Jul 11, 2013

A new study in the Journal of Pediatrics – and the media coverage it has sparked – may have some parents concerned. The study, published this week, found that nearly 46 percent of two-month-olds have a flat spot on their heads. Read More

Kangaroo Care: The Magic of a Good Cuddle for Premature Babies or Any Newborn

Jun 06, 2013

I was in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit yesterday and I’m always impacted by how tiny these fragile newborns can be – many weighing a pound or less (imagine the size of a soda can – that’s how small some of the babies we care for can be). Read More