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Emotionally Prepare Your Child for Surgery

Surgery can feel scary for kids, especially in an unfamiliar hospital setting. Learn practical, age-by-age ways to talk with your child, explain what to expect, and build a coping plan that supports comfort and confidence on the day of surgery.

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Warts

Warts are small, rough bumps that grow on the skin. They are caused by a virus and can spread from person to person. Learn how to prevent and treat them.

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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding: Working Through the Challenges

Breast/chestfeeding offers powerful benefits for babies and parents—but the early weeks can come with real challenges. Learn what’s normal, when to get help for issues like latch pain or delayed milk, how often babies should feed, and why combination feeding can still provide meaningful benefits.

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How to Create Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

Knowing what to feed your toddler/preschooler can be challenging! Not only are their likes and dislikes constantly changing but it is also hard to know what needs to be served to provide him or her with a balanced and nutritious diet.

Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Fellowship

Nationwide Children's Hospital offers a one-year advanced orthopedic fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Oncology for interested surgeons and trainees that have completed a residency training program and/or previous fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery.

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5 Tips for Swimming Pool Safety

Planning a pool day with the kids? Before you dive in, brush up on these 5 essential tips to help prevent drowning and keep your little ones safe while they splash and play.

Eye Care Blog Library

The 700 Children's blog covers the most common topics, frequently asked questions and current pediatric health care information written by pediatric experts. Our team covers the latest from what to expect from the first visit to diagnosis and treatment.

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Study Finds Moderate Screen Time May Speed Recovery in Youth with Concussion

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that moderate screen time might be better for concussion recovery than no screen time at all. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that about 141 minutes of screen time each day for the first three days following concussion was associated with quicker recovery.

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Spleen Injuries in Sports - What Parents Need to Know

Although rare, splenic rupture is the most frequent cause of death due to abdominal injury in sports. It occurs most commonly from direct trauma to, or a fall onto, the left side of the lower chest wall or abdomen.