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Posted by: Valley Anderson on Apr 24, 2025

These tiny plastic particles, often smaller than a grain of rice, are showing up everywhere: in our water, food, and even in the air we breathe. But what does this mean for your family's health, and what can you do about it?

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Give Back (to Yourself): 6 Reasons Why It's Good for You to Volunteer
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?
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New U.S. School Lunch Standards Include Reductions on Added Sugar and Sodium
School meals are the main source of nutrition for more than half of American children. For the first time in U.S. history, added sugars will be limited in school meals nationwide.

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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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Handling Back-to-School Expenses on a Budget

Aug 08, 2024

Back-to-school shopping can be a financial whirlwind. But with careful planning and some creative strategies, you can prepare your kids for the new school year without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you navigate this expense.  Read More

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Kids and Farmers Markets: Learning About Local Nutrition

Jun 04, 2024

By shopping at farmers markets, children can learn about where their food comes from, meet the people who grow it, and develop a deeper appreciation for the importance of eating fresh, locally grown produce. Read More

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Teaching Kids American Sign Language

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. Read More

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Tax Season: File Free in 2024

Jan 09, 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! 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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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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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