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COVID-19: Kids and Masks for Parents
Wearing masks helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Some toddlers and young children may feel uneasy about masks. Here's how to reassure your child.
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Autism Special Needs Checklist: Teens & Young Adults for Parents
As your child moves toward adulthood, learn the tools you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. This 6-step checklist can help.
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How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19 for Parents
Your kids are hearing about coronavirus (COVID-19). To make sure they get reliable information, here's how to talk about it.
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How Can I Help My Child Use a Nebulizer? for Parents
Nebulizers are often used with young children because they require little effort on the child's part. But kids do need to stay in one place and cooperate. If you're having trouble giving treatments, this article is for you!
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Little League Elbow for Parents
Little League elbow is an overuse injury to the elbow caused by repetitive throwing. Most cases happen in pitchers, but any young athlete who throws a lot can get the condition.
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Transition of Care: Crohn's Disease for Parents
Most teens with Crohn's disease should transition to an adult health care provider when they're between 18 and 21 years old. Here's how parents can help them do that.
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Precocious Puberty for Parents
Precocious puberty - when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls and age 9 for boys - can be tough for kids. But it can be treated.
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Caring for Your Teen With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Age 13 and Up for Parents
If your teen has cerebral palsy, there's a lot to know. This checklist makes it easy to determine what programs and services might be needed as your teen nears adulthood.
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Kids and Smoking for Parents
The health risks of smoking are well known, many young people still do it. Here's how to help your kids avoid smoking or quit, if they've already started.
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Feeding Your Child Athlete for Parents
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?