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Posted by: Elise Dawkins on Apr 09, 2024

There are many valuable benefits to learning ASL; research shows sign language promotes strong literacy and communication skills, and is used by individuals with other communication, learning or developmental disabilities.

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Tax Season: File Free in 2024

If income tax filing season stresses you out, Nationwide Children’s Hospital can help. That’s right. A children’s hospital can help you file your income taxes completely free of charge!

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Jails are Replacing In-Person Visits with Video Visits

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.

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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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Hair Equity

Haircare For All

Apr 11, 2022

Hair is a part of our identity. It helps us express our culture, health, and overall wellbeing. Hair type and style is unique to everyone. Because everyone has unique hair, we all take care of it in different ways. Read More

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The Art of Showing up for a Holiday During a Pandemic

Nov 02, 2020

If there’s one thing we know about COVID-19, it’s that long holiday weekends lead to COVID-19 spikes. Winter holidays could lead to even bigger spikes, as people gather indoors during the cold weather. Read More

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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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Food Insecurity: The Hidden Epidemic Someone You Know is Facing

Jan 28, 2020

Does putting food on the table worry you? If you are living in America, 1 in 8 of you will answer yes. Even if it isn’t you, chances are it’s happening to someone you know. Read More

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Give Back (to Yourself): 6 Reasons Why It's Good for You to Volunteer

Nov 26, 2019

The power of volunteering has been studied for decades. You may already know how great it is for your mental health, but did you know there’s a growing body of research that volunteering is great for your physical health as well? Read More

Bath Safety

Scrub a Dub Dub: Keeping Kids Safe in the Bathtub

Jan 24, 2019

Bath time is a great time to develop a routine as well as bond and play with your infant or toddler. Most children love to play in the water, sing songs and play with bath toys. While bath time can be a time for bonding, it is also important for parents and caregivers to make safety a priority. Read More