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Pacifiers: When to Stop Using Them
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Pacifiers: When to Stop Using Them

Learning how and when to let go of the pacifier might be the first real conflict with your toddler. Even though the process of removing a pacifier can seem like a challenge, there are tips and tricks to make the transition go smoothly for your family.

Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Children: A Recent Study 
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Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Children: A Recent Study 

Hearing your child needs gallbladder surgery can be scary—but knowing the options helps. Discover how traditional laparoscopic surgery and newer robotic-assisted surgery stack up in urgent cases, why both are safe and effective, and how robotic techniques may offer smaller scars and added precision for the surgical team.

Vaccines: Frequently Asked Questions
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Vaccines: Frequently Asked Questions

News about vaccine schedule changes can feel confusing and even a little scary. This guide breaks down what’s different in the CDC’s 2026 childhood immunization schedule, which infections are still routinely covered, why all vaccines remain available and covered by insurance, and how to partner with your child’s pediatrician to make confident, informed decisions.

How to Talk to Kids About Anesthesia
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How to Talk to Kids About Anesthesia

Are you wondering how to explain anesthesia to your child? Get tips from Dr. Ashley Smith, an anesthesiologist who works at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Injury Prevention in Young Athletes
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Injury Prevention in Young Athletes

Whether your child is playing year-round sports, participating in private lessons or coaching, or playing on an elite AAU or club team, young athletes and their parents are constantly looking for ways to elevate athletic performance. Focusing on one activity over the course of a year can lead to an overuse injury, causing frustration and time away from play.

Changes in Post-Concussion Care: What Parents Need to Know
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Changes in Post-Concussion Care: What Parents Need to Know

No athlete wants to sit on the sidelines when they’re hurt, but that’s often what’s recommended to help their brain heal after a concussion – a form of traumatic brain injury.

Balanced Eating and Nutrition: What’s Best for Our Health?
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Balanced Eating and Nutrition: What’s Best for Our Health?

With so much nutrition advice out there, it can be hard to know what’s truly healthy for your child. Learn the basics of balanced eating—how to build meals with all five food groups, pair protein and fiber to keep kids full, choose better beverages, and spot fad diets or “quick fixes” that may do more harm than good.

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Neil Veloso Named VP for Innovation and Technology Commercialization at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Neil Veloso has been named Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s new vice president for Innovation and Technology Commercialization, overseeing the hospital’s Office of Technology Commercialization and Innovation Center. Neil most recently served as the executive director of Brown Technology Innovations at Brown University in Rhode Island. He joins Nationwide Children’s on February 2, 2026.

Safe Airplane Travel With Your Child
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Safe Airplane Travel With Your Child

Flying with kids doesn’t have to be stressful! Discover trusted advice on preparation, safety and in-flight comfort that helps make your next family trip easier and more fun.

Got a Cough? Hold the Antibiotics!
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Got a Cough? Hold the Antibiotics!

Ever wonder if that antibiotic or test your doctor ordered is really necessary? Let's break down some of the top issues our pediatricians see. 

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