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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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Preparing Your Child for Colorectal Surgery

Jul 07, 2020

Hospitals can be an unfamiliar place and having surgery can make an already stressful situation worse. To prepare your child for surgery, it is important to be honest, but consider their developmental age before telling them about their upcoming surgery. Read More

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Blood Draws for Children: Keep Calm and Stay S.A.F.E.

Jun 30, 2020

The idea of getting blood drawn can be scary and it is not unusual for children to cry or be a little resistant during their visit to the lab. To help with this, Nationwide Children's Hospital Laboratory Services created the S.A.F.E. (Safe Area for Everyone) Program. Read More

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Poor Posture: Fixing It Before It Becomes a Problem

Jun 25, 2020

Our posture and alignment are extremely important to our bodies and how they work. If we slump forward, slouch and have our shoulders rounded forward these muscles will suffer. Read More

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Is My Child at Risk for Infection After a Bone Marrow Transplant?

Jun 23, 2020

A bone marrow transplant involves taking those stem cells from a donor and putting them into a patient. The patient usually has received chemotherapy or radiation before receiving the donor stem cells. Read More

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Eczema: Separating Fact from Fiction

Jun 17, 2020

Eczema is one of the most common chronic skin conditions affecting infants and children. Eczema can range from mild to severe and can be very debilitating for some children, causing scarring, poor sleep and strain on family dynamics. Read More

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Is Being Too Close Physically Making Your Child Emotionally Distant?

Jun 09, 2020

As a result of COVID-19, some families are physically closer than ever before. This may cause conflict for some; however, many more may find themselves distancing emotionally. Here are some tips to help your family emotionally thrive during this uncertain time. Read More

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Caring for Children After Exposure to Race-Related Violence in the Media

Jun 03, 2020

Although caregivers try to protect children from traumatic events, many children witness and are aware of the violence occurring in their world. It is important for caregivers to talk to their children and be mindful of the stress they may experience related to these events. Read More

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Keeping Children Healthy: The Importance of Well-Visits

May 27, 2020

Visits to doctors have decreased in many areas of the country because parents are afraid to potentially expose their children to COVID-19. What you may not know is that doctors and their office staff have been taking measures to protect patients, families and staff. Read More