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Posted by: Kent Williams, MD on Sep 11, 2026

Potty training can be tough on any parent and child. But when the child has autism, this rite of passage can be even more challenging.

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Cholesterol Screening for Kids - When Should Your Child be Tested?
High cholesterol isn’t just an adult health concern. Learn when children should have their cholesterol checked, which risk factors may call for earlier screening, and what families can do if lipid levels are high or borderline.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy
News about violence and tragedy can be overwhelming for children. Learn how to have honest, age-appropriate conversations, limit unnecessary exposure to distressing media, and reassure your child while helping them feel safe and supported.

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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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The Importance of Tummy Time

Jul 14, 2026

Tummy time helps babies build the strength they need to roll, sit, crawl, and explore the world around them. Learn why it’s so important, how much your baby needs at each stage, and easy ways to make tummy time fun and successful. Read More

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Car Seat Safety Questions: You Asked, We Answered!

Jul 08, 2026

Parents often have questions about choosing and using car seats correctly. Get expert answers to common car seat questions, including installation, rear-facing recommendations, harness fit, and transitioning to the next seat safely. Read More

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Universal Newborn Hearing Screening

Jun 25, 2026

Hearing plays a vital role in your baby’s speech, language, and overall development. Learn how newborn hearing screenings work, what a “refer” result means, and why early testing and intervention can help children thrive. Read More

Flat Feet: Why Kids Should Go Barefoot This Summer

Jun 24, 2026

A flexible, flat foot is considered a part of typical development until a child is 6-years-old. Most infants are born with a flexible, flat foot, and as they learn to walk, their medial plantar arch begins to develop. Read More

Should I Be Worried if My Child is In-Toeing?

Jun 22, 2026

First published August 2016 Updated June 2026 In-toeing is a type of standing posture or gait pattern in which a child’s feet, and in some cases the entire leg, point in toward each other while the child is standing and/or walking. Read More

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Should Every Child Be Screened?

May 20, 2026

First published November 2015 Updated May 2026 For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t Read More

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Early Literacy Supported by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

May 04, 2026

Free books delivered to your child’s door every month? That’s the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Learn how this program supports early literacy, builds vocabulary and a love of reading, and how families in Ohio can enroll children ages 0–5 at no cost. Read More

What to Expect at a Well Child Appointment

Apr 29, 2026

Because kids grow up so quickly, it’s important to keep an eye on their wellness each year. By scheduling a yearly well-child check, you’re ensuring your child’s health is assessed by a pediatrician you can trust. Read More