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Posted by: Michael Flores, PhD on 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.

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7 Ways to Help Kids Cope Through Change
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?
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6 Tips for Working from Home While Caring for Young Children
If you are among the families trying to balance childcare with remote work here are some simple strategies you can use to problem solve and plan ahead in order to avoid challenging behavior.

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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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Keeping Children and Adolescents Healthy: The Importance of Vaccines

Jan 14, 2025

Polio. Diphtheria. Mumps. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us how deadly and disruptive diseases like these can be. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with vaccines. Read More

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How Can I Talk to My Child About Wearing a Mask During Flu and COVID Season?

Oct 24, 2024

With flu season upon us and COVID still around, masks can be a helpful tool to keep germs at bay, even though they're no longer required in many places. If you’re wondering how to talk to your child about why some people still choose to wear masks, here are a few tips. Read More

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: How to Prepare Your Kids

Nov 02, 2021

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children 5-11 years old, it might be time to have a conversation with your kids about what the vaccine is, how getting it could make them feel, and why it’s important. Here are a few tips for having that conversation. Read More

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What You Should Know About Long COVID

Sep 20, 2021

Medical providers across the nation are seeing an increase in cases of what is being called long, or long-haul COVID. Here is what you need to know about the condition, which refers to cases with continuing symptoms that last beyond a few weeks. Read More

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COVID-19 Vaccine and Risk for Heart Inflammation in Youth: What Parents Need to Know

Jul 02, 2021

Federal health officials have said that there is a likely association between currently available COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis and pericarditis in adolescents and young adults. Here's what you need to know. Read More

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Preparing Your Child for the COVID-19 Vaccine

Jun 11, 2021

If your child is hesitant to get the vaccine, here are five ways to talk to them about the vaccine, its benefits and how to prepare them for it. Read More

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COVID-19 and Pollen Allergies: The Perfect Storm

Apr 16, 2021

As much as we all hoped we wouldn’t have to worry about this again, the COVID-19 pandemic persists as the spring tree pollen season begins. Pollen allergies affect millions of children and adults, causing misery for weeks to months each spring, summer, and autumn. Read More

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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths: What You Need to Know

Mar 30, 2021

Although safety has been the top priority throughout the vaccine trials some people are worried about getting vaccinated because they have heard or read false information. Here are some of the most common myths, debunked with facts pulled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More