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Posted by: Emily Decker, MD on Nov 06, 2024

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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Handling Back-to-School Expenses on a Budget
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. 
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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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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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Is Your Contact Information Up to Date So Ohio Medicaid Can Reach You?

Mar 10, 2023

Families who have health insurance through Medicaid have not had to re-enroll for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means you might need to sign up for Medicaid again. Read More

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Tax Season Is Question Season

Jan 23, 2023

If you find tax season confusing, you’re not alone! Many people have lots of questions about the process. Learn the answers to some of the most common questions, so you are ready when your tax documents start arriving in the mail. 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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Calling All Parents: Do you Know About the Summer Slide?

Jun 06, 2019

Even though there is a lot of debate about how to prevent summer learning loss, we know that kids who are actively engaged in learning during the summer are better set up for success down the road. Here are some tips to keep kids learning. Read More

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Tips for Picking a College From a Student’s Perspective

Dec 13, 2018

When I was graduating from high school, I wish I had known as much then about picking a college as I do now. As parents and students, there’s very little information available to prepare you for the journey of applying to schools and choosing your best option! Read More

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Avoiding Winter Boredom: How to Keep Kids Engaged

Dec 07, 2018

When winter rolls around, it’s hard to keep kids active and engaged while staying warm inside. The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to have quality, creative playtime with kids. So, it’s time to put down mobile devices and have some unplugged downtime. Read More