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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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Exercise as Medicine: What's Your Child's Dose?
What if a daily dose of movement could help your child fight anxiety, improve sleep, and prevent chronic disease? Good news: it can! Discover how to treat exercise like medicine, with simple steps to build a personalized fitness “prescription” for your family.
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10 Tips to Teach Your Kids How to Combat Bullying

A 2022 national survey found that 19.2% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school, with 21.6% of those students being bullied online or by text. As a parent or caregiver, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help?

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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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Simple Steps to Prepare Kids for Daylight Saving Time

Mar 01, 2022

Spring forward may be an easy transition for adults but, for kids, that extra daylight in the bedroom at night can cause them to spring right out of bed. Here are some tips to make the transition easier. Read More

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Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Baby

Feb 15, 2022

Bringing home a new baby means many changes for the whole family. Here are some ideas to help prevent and manage behavior problems and help your child transition into the role of “big sibling.” Read More

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Creating a Successful Morning Routine

Jan 20, 2022

With preparation and practice, you can set up your family’s morning routine to go more smoothly and help your child to become more independent. Read More

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Frostbite: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Jan 13, 2022

Winter has finally arrived! While playing outside in cold weather, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of frostbite. Read More

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Tips and Tricks for Swallowing Pills and Liquid Medications

Jan 06, 2022

We know that taking medication can sometimes be a challenge. Here are a few suggestions that our Child Life Specialists have found to be helpful for both pills and liquid medication. Read More

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7 Tips for Traveling in the Car

Nov 12, 2021

Bickering, whining, and refusing to wear a seatbelt are common behaviors that children struggle with during car rides. Here are some tips on teaching your child how to behave in the car, and what to do when they don’t. Read More

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How to Manage Sleep Problems

Oct 21, 2021

Sleep is an important element in child development. Learning ways to help you and your child manage problems during the night can help children to develop healthy, independent sleep patterns. Read More

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The ABC's of Safe Sleep

Oct 12, 2021

There are so many things for parents to research and learn before welcoming a new baby into the family. One of the most important things is safe sleep. Babies sleep a lot and there are a few steps to follow to make their sleep space a safe place. Read More