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Posted by: Natalie I. Rine, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP on Jul 08, 2025

E-cigarettes may seem safer than traditional smoking, but they pose serious risks, especially for children and teens. From nicotine addiction and poisoning to life-threatening lung illness, learn why vaping is dangerous and how to protect your family.

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10 Tips to Teach Your Kids How to Combat Bullying

A 2022 national survey found that 19.2% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied during school, with 21.6% of those students being bullied online or by text. As a parent or caregiver, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help?
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How to Talk to Kids About Divorce
Divorce can be a life-altering transition -- not just for parents, but also for children. While every family’s experience is different, many parents worry about how their children will adjust and what they can do to support them through the transition.

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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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What Is Autism?

Apr 18, 2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or more commonly referred to as Autism, is a neurological disability that causes problems with social communication and restricted interests or patterns of behavior. Read More

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Tips for Students in the Age of Hybrid Learning

Mar 17, 2025

As online and hybrid learning have become the norm for some schools scattered across the country, here are some tips to make sure your child is successful when learning at home. Read More

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Food Language and Body Image

Feb 27, 2025

Labeling food as “good vs. bad,” “healthy,” or “clean” can lead to abnormal behaviors associated with an eating disorder. When talking about food or eating with a child, conversation should be around the positive aspects of the food. Read More

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Establishing Bedtime Routine and Helping Your Child Fall Asleep

Feb 21, 2025

If you have a child who cries or calls out after they are put in bed, refuses to sleep in their own bed or insists an adult stay with them, you can use the following tips to help your child learn to stay quietly in bed until they fall asleep. Read More

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7 Ways to Help Kids Cope Through Change

Feb 20, 2025

For better or worse, change has become the new normal, creating feelings of stress in both children and adults. As we adjust to important changes, we can find ourselves weighed down by worry and uncertainty. How do we cope in an ever-changing world? Read More

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The Hidden Dangers of “Whippets:” Understanding the Risks of Nitrous Oxide Misuse

Feb 18, 2025

Videos of influencers and celebrities inhaling nitrous oxide, or "whippets," have gone viral on social media, highlighting a dangerous trend. Once used in medical and dental settings, nitrous oxide is now being misused for a short-term high, especially among teens and young adults. Despite not being classified as illegal, its misuse poses significant health risks, including heart failure and permanent nervous system damage Read More

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4 Tips for Encouraging Creativity in Children

Feb 12, 2025

From drawing and painting to playing an instrument or dancing, there are many ways that children can be creative while having fun. Here are 4 tips to set you and your child up for success as they explore creative pursuits. Read More

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How to Stop Your Child’s Whining

Jan 31, 2025

Understanding why your child is whining is important in determining how to respond and it will help problem solve their needs. Learn how you can manage you child's whining. Read More