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Posted by: Daniel Coury, MD on May 20, 2026

First published November 2015 Updated May 2026 For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t

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Early Literacy Supported by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Free books delivered to your child’s door every month? That’s the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Learn how this program supports early literacy, builds vocabulary and a love of reading, and how families in Ohio can enroll children ages 0–5 at no cost.
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What to Expect at a Well Child Appointment
Because kids grow up so quickly, it’s important to keep an eye on their wellness each year. By scheduling a yearly well-child check, you’re ensuring your child’s health is assessed by a pediatrician you can trust.

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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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COVID-19: How to Keep Kids Busy and Connected

Mar 23, 2020

In these uncertain times, parents have the added stress of keeping their children busy and connected with friends and family, all while staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus. We did some crowdsourcing to get some great ideas for younger and older kids. Read More

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Talking to Your Kids About Their Future: Questions to Get You Started

Sep 03, 2019

You may remember your parents telling you to figure out what you want to do with your life. Well time flies, and you might find yourself ready to have these same conversations with your child. So how do you encourage them to think about their plans for the future? Read More

Should I Be Worried if My Child is In-Toeing?

Aug 19, 2016

In-toeing is a type of standing posture or gait pattern in which a child’s feet, and in some cases the entire leg, point in toward each other while the child is standing and/or walking. Read More

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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction

Jun 22, 2016

Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening? Read More

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy

Jun 14, 2016

News of natural disasters, mass shootings, bombs and politics is enough to frighten adults, but children may feel even more shaken. When tragedy struck at Sandy Hook, my kids were little – one was a toddler and the other two were still in preschool. Read More

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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered

Jun 09, 2016

We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So, Read More

Flat Feet: Why Kids Should Go Barefoot This Summer

May 25, 2016

A flexible, flat foot is considered a part of typical development until a child is 6-years-old. Most infants are born with a flexible, flat foot, and as they learn to walk, their medial plantar arch begins to develop. Read More

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Stress and Physical Symptoms: When It's Not Just in Your Head

Apr 14, 2016

Most people know that when we have an illness, how we feel physically affects how we feel mentally. So, it should come as no surprise that mental feelings can have the opposite effect and change our physical state. Read More