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Posted by: Adriane Baylis, PhD, CCC-SLP on Aug 13, 2026

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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Little Ears and Little Voices: Speech and Hearing Care for Preemies
Learn why early identification and treatment of speech and hearing disorders is critically important for all infants and children.
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Flat Feet: Why Kids Should Go Barefoot This Summer
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.

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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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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

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

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

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

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Teaching Kids a Second Language: Can It Cause a Speech Delay?

Nov 14, 2025

It is important to know that parents who speak two or more languages should not only speak English to their child as a “quick fix” for a potential language delay. Read More

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Container Baby Syndrome: How Equipment Can Hinder a Child's Development

Nov 05, 2025

Products like car seats, walkers, jumpers and floor seats can lead to an issue referred to as Container Baby Syndrome due to the inability to activate important muscles. Read why babies should have time outside of these devices. Read More