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Posted by: Deborah Zerkle, LMT on Nov 04, 2026

Aromatherapy can help promote relaxation, comfort and well-being during a hospital stay. Learn how Nationwide Children’s Hospital uses essential oils to support patients and discover important safety tips for families.

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Aquatic Therapy: Using Water for Wellness and Independence
Aquatic therapy uses the benefits of water to help children build strength, improve balance and develop everyday movement skills. Learn how water-based therapy works, which children may benefit and how it can support greater independence and confidence.
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Nasal Speech: What Parents Need to Know
Does your child’s speech sound unusually nasal or seem difficult to understand? Learn how velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) can affect speech and airflow, what may cause it, and how specialized care, surgery, and speech therapy can 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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Little Ears and Little Voices: Speech and Hearing Care for Preemies

Jul 31, 2026

Learn why early identification and treatment of speech and hearing disorders is critically important for all infants and children. Read More

Flat Feet: Why Kids Should Go Barefoot This Summer

Flat Feet: Why Kids Should Go Barefoot This Summer

Jun 24, 2026

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

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

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

Jun 22, 2026

First published August 2016 Updated June 2026 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

Early Motor Milestones: What to Expect in Your Child 6-12 Months

Early Motor Milestones: What to Expect in Your Child 6-12 Months

Apr 23, 2026

Between 6-12 months, you’ll start to see big changes in movement, curiosity, and independence. Here’s a simple guide to what you might notice as your baby grows and explores. Read More

Early Motor Milestones: What to Expect in Your Child 0-6 Months

Early Motor Milestones: What to Expect in Your Child 0-6 Months

Apr 23, 2026

Do you understand how important movement is and when, or how, your baby should start moving? Here’s some insight from a parent — and pediatric physical therapist. Read More

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Ankle Impingement Syndrome: Pain in the Gymnast Athlete

Apr 14, 2026

That stinging ankle pain after tumbling or vault landings isn’t something gymnasts should ignore. Learn how tight calves and limited ankle motion can lead to anterior ankle impingement, the signs to watch for, and how mobility and eccentric strength work can help reduce pain and protect performance. Read More

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Migraine and Tension Headaches: Using Massage to Ease the Pain

Jan 23, 2026

First published December 2017 Updated January 2026 Headaches aren’t fun for anyone- least of all for kids. While many people think of headaches as an “adult problem”, children experience them too. Read More

Understanding Sight Words

Understanding Sight Words

Dec 05, 2025

Sight words are the building blocks of early reading—but they’re only part of the story. Learn why these tricky words matter, how they fit with phonics, and simple ways to make reading fun and effective for your child. Read More