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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Overscheduling your child can lead to them feeling tired, stressed and sleep deprived. Limit their schedule to keep your…
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Read Article >>Kids and Teens
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home.
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the…
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Proteinuria in Children
Proteinuria means there’s protein in urine. All children have a little protein in their urine. But too much may signal…
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Helping Your Child Deal with Peer Pressure
Children of all ages experience peer pressure. As a parent, you can help your child deal with peer pressure and…
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For Parents: What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty
Puberty is the time in life when your child’s body becomes sexually mature. Your child will experience many changes in…
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Child's Teeth
Helping your child to develop healthy dental habits now can aid in the prevention of infection, disease, and other teeth…
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young children and athletes. It can affect…
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Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a mild viral infection that causes a bright red rash on the face. It also has cold-like…
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects your adrenal glands.
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Moments of anger in children are normal. But as parents, it’s important to teach your child how to deal with…
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Weight Issues in Children
Learn how to teach your child healthy habits to prevent weight problems or to help your child lose weight.
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Teeth grinding is also known as bruxism. About 20% or 30% of children clench their teeth but usually stop as…
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Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…
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Preparing Older Children to Make Medical Decisions for Themselves
Children should be able to participate in their health care, even from a young age. This will help them make…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries.
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Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an irritation, swelling or infection in your ear. It can be caused…
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Hearing Evaluation in Children
Hearing evaluations are key in early diagnosis and intervention of childhood hearing loss. Early intervention will provide you with more…
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For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens
An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when eating…
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Drowning
Drowning occurs when you get water in your lungs, and is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the…
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Children's OTC Cough & Cold Medicine: Dos and Don'ts
Learn the dos and don’ts for safely giving your child over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines.
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Managing Your Child’s Medicine
Children get sick with everything from the sniffles to ear infections to other less common illnesses. When these happen, you'll likely take them to the doctor. Your doctor may give your child medicine to make them feel better. Here are some things you…
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How to Give Your Child Medicine
Learn what parents should know in order to safely give prescription and nonprescription medicine to children.