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Posted by: Maria Ash on Aug 26, 2025

The teen years are full of change physically, emotionally, and socially. From navigating peer pressure and independence to understanding growth milestones, discover what happens during middle adolescence and how parents can support their child along the way.

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Understanding Early Adolescence

Adolescence is broken into three stages: early, middle, and late adolescence. While these stages are common for all teens, each person experiences them in their own way.

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Why Crawling is Important for Your Baby
Crawling isn’t just a milestone, it’s a powerful step in your baby’s development. From building upper body strength to boosting sensory and visual skills, discover why crawling is key and how to support it through simple, engaging play.

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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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Baby Talk vs Parentese: How to Talk with Your Baby

Jul 31, 2025

Your baby is already learning to talk just by listening to you! Discover the difference between baby talk and parentese, and get expert tips for building your baby's language skills through everyday moments, songs, gestures, and fun interactions. Read More

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Back to School: How to Prepare for a Healthy Year of Learning

Jul 29, 2025

Back-to-school season is here! Help your child start the year strong with simple, practical tips for healthy sleep, eating, emotional well-being, and hygiene. A little preparation goes a long way toward a smooth and successful transition. Read More

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Building Fine Motor and Play Skills with Household Materials

Jul 22, 2025

No need to buy new toys, your home is full of fun! Discover how to transform everyday items like containers, paper rolls, and tissue boxes into creative, hands-on activities that build fine motor skills, imagination, and more. Read More

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Reading and Relational Health: Investing in Your Child's Emotional World

Jul 18, 2025

When we read with children, we aren’t just teaching words—we’re offering connection, stability, and the kind of presence that helps them grow with confidence and trust. Read More

Music Therapy: Sounds of Love in Early Childhood

Jun 27, 2025

Singing to your baby can actually help development. Growing evidence shows that babies whose parents sing, read, or play with them to music have a greater chance of reaching developmental milestones on time. Read More

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Exercise as Medicine: What's Your Child's Dose?

Jun 26, 2025

What if a daily dose of movement could help your child fight anxiety, improve sleep, and prevent chronic disease? Good news: it can! Discover how to treat exercise like medicine, with simple steps to build a personalized fitness “prescription” for your family. Read More

Imaginary Friends: Should You Worry?

Jun 04, 2025

Typically, imaginary friends appear in preschool and early childhood and most times come and go without concern. Here are a few guiding principles in embracing this fun expression of your child’s imagination. Read More

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Toxic Stress: How the Body's Response Can Harm a Child's Development

Jun 02, 2025

Toxic stress that children suffer not only shapes their emotional lives as adults, but also affects their physical health and longevity. Read More