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Welcoming a New Child: How to Prepare Your Kids for a Foster Sibling

Welcoming a foster child into your home is a big transition for the whole family. Learn how to prepare your children with honest conversations, clear expectations, and ongoing support so every child feels heard, safe, and included during the adjustment.

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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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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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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HPV Vaccine for Boys: Cancer Protection for the Future

Jan 06, 2023

Human papillomavirus is a group of viruses that can cause warts on different parts of the body. The common types of HPV can cause cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. Read More

Young Blood Donors: What You Need to Know

Jan 04, 2023

Donating blood is a personal decision. Blood donations help save lives and benefit people of all ages. Here are some things you need to know if you are thinking about donation. Read More

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Laboratory Services

Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022

Dec 29, 2022

Each December, yearly wrap-ups and written reflections fill our inboxes and social media feeds. We love to join in with our version: The 700 Children’s Blog Top 10! We have assembled a “one stop shop” for the 10 blog posts that received the most clicks this year. Read More

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Pediatric News

Organizing Your Home Safely

Dec 27, 2022

While I understand how satisfying this may be, or how tempting it may be to stage a room for the perfect Instagram or TikTok moment, some things really need to stay in their original containers, specifically medications and cleaning products. Read More

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Center for Injury Research and Policy

Finally, A Use for the Appendix!

Dec 22, 2022

The appendix is a finger-like tube that is located in the lower section of the stomach and is a part of the gastrointestinal tract. It has a reputation for being an organ that has no use and can cause problems, but now it can be put to work! Read More

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Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction

Your Child's Pediatric Ophthalmologist Visit: What to Expect

Dec 20, 2022

Many parents wonder how we can check a child’s vision or need for glasses. At your Pediatric Ophthalmology visit, we can assess vision at any age, check the need for glasses and evaluate the health of the eyes. Read More

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Jails are Replacing In-Person Visits with Video Visits

Dec 16, 2022

Social visits promote relationships that can improve health and well-being. People who are incarcerated who receive social visits are less likely to reoffend, and children who have strong relationships with their parents cope better with the trauma of having a parent incarcerated. Read More

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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Dec 14, 2022

Having an idea of what your child should know and be able to do when they start school will give you the confidence to determine if your child is ready for kindergarten. Read More

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Primary Care

700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts