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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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  • doctor listens to a baby’s heart with a stethoscope

    Congenital Heart Disease

    Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

    Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects your adrenal glands.

  • Concussions in Kids

    A concussion is what it’s called when the brain bounces around or twists inside the skull. Many typical accidents may…

  • young girl rests her head on her desk at school

    Common School-Age Illnesses/Infections

    Childhood illnesses can be worrying for parents, but most common illnesses are relatively harmless and can be cared for at…

  • Cholesterol and Your Child

    Adopting habits to keep cholesterol low in childhood can help avoid cholesterol-related health problems later in life.

  • 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.

  • Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby

    If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to…

  • medicine bottle with a child safety cap

    Child Safety: Keeping Medicines Out of Reach

    Keep your child safe by keeping medicines out of their reach.

  • doctor gives achickenpox vaccination to a young girl

    Chickenpox Vaccine

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

  • Toddler with chickenpox lying on stomach

    Chickenpox

    Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It once was a common childhood disease until a vaccine…

  • laughing young boy with cerebral palsy sits in his wheelchair next to his sister

    Cerebral Palsy

    Cerebral palsy is a group of brain disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It can be mild or…

  • group of early teens sitting together playing on phones

    Central Precocious Puberty

    Central precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. It can occur in children younger than 8 or 9 years…

  • eenage girl sipping from to-go coffee cup

    Caffeine and Kids

    Caffeine is a stimulant that is defined as a drug because of how it impacts the body. Children can be…

  • A mother holds baby being checked for bronchiolitis by a doctor with a stethoscope.

    Bronchiolitis

    Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…

  • Three young teenage boys smiling at camera

    Boys and Puberty

    Puberty for boys usually starts between the ages of 9 and 16 and while it can be scary and confusing,…

  • A close-up of skin held in piercing tool as needle is ready to go in to pierce navel

    Body Piercing

    Piercings should always be done in a clean environment using sterile (clean and germ-free) equipment. This is the best way…

  • 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…

  • father and daughter sitting on couch reading a book together

    Being a Single Parent

    Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to…

  • Backpack Safety

    Kids carry a lot in their backpacks: homework, books, lunch, jackets, sports equipment. But fully loaded backpacks come with risks…

  • Upset autistic little boy covering his ears and feeling distressed and overwhelmed by the loud noises in preschool

    Autism

    Autism is a developmental brain disorder affecting social, behavioral, and communication skills.

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