Kids and Teens

Make sure your kids’ and teen has all the information he or she needs to make smart decisions about puberty, sexuality, food, fitness and emotional well-being.

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  • group of happy children sitting on the edge of a trampoline outside

    Your Child’s Mental Health

    A mentally healthy child can develop friendships, learn new things and do well in school. Early detection of issues can…

  • Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What Parents Needs to Know

    Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. The vaccine prevents…

  • Scared girl looking at a big needle

    Fear of Needles

    Many children are scared of shots because they have a fear of needles. Help your child understand that shots are…

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    Self Harm — Cutting

    Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…

  • Group of girls having fun

    Girls and Puberty

    Puberty is a time of changes—both physical and emotional. Helping your daughter understand what’s happening and what to expect is…

  • doctor gives a chickenpox vaccination to a young girl

    Chickenpox Vaccine

    Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that is easily preventable with the use of a vaccine.

  • Teen boys drinking

    Teens and Alcohol

    Underage drinking can occur in any family. It’s important to talk to your child frequently, and at a young age,…

  • Female therapist working with young boy on floor

    Asperger's Syndrome

    Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting speech and behavior.

  • Young girl looking at her reflection in the mirror

    Body Image (Children and Teens)

    Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body…

  • Tips for Healthy Children and Families

    By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits…

  • A young boy has his throat swabbed by a doctor. Rheumatic fever is a rare inflammatory disease. It’s tied to the bacteria that causes strep throat and scarlet fever.

    Rheumatic Fever

    Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that…

  • Woman holding clean menstrual pad

    Amenorrhea

    Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.

  • young boy with adhesive eye patch over his eye

    Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

    Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…

  • A fourteen year old Caucasian girl reads her blood sugar level by placing her cellphone next to her pump in her arm as she sits at a dining table.

    Diabetes in Kids - Signs and Causes

    Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two…

  • A girl sits at the kitchen table covering her eyes in a stressful way with her homework sitting in front of her.

    ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support

    ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.

  • Reye’s Syndrome

    Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious illness common in children recovering from a virus and taking aspirin. It can…

  • Doctor examining a child, checking her throat and tonsils. Common tonsillitis symptoms include redness and feeling like your throat or neck glands are swollen due to inflammation of the tonsils.

    Tonsillitis

    Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that happens when they become infected by a virus or bacteria. It is…

  • A group of teenagers laugh and give thumbs up in a park. A healthy lifestyle for teens includes more than just physical health. It involves mental and social well-being, too.

    Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy

    Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying…

  • doctor checking lymph nodes of a patient

    Mononucleosis

    Mononucleosis is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus can be found in saliva, mucus, and other…

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    The Importance of Vaccinations

    Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.