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  • My Friend Has Cancer. How Can I Help? for Teens


    It's hard to know how to respond when someone you love — someone your own age — is diagnosed with cancer. Here are some thoughts on dealing with feelings and helping your friend.

  • Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm for Parents


    Weather events like severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes can be a lot for kids to handle. Here's how to help children feel less stressed.

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) for Parents


    Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder. Children who have it are extremely picky eaters and have little interest in eating food, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.

  • When It's Just You After School for Kids


    Are you home alone after school? If so, find out how to stay safe and keep busy until mom or dad comes home.

  • Nightmares for Parents


    It’s normal for kids to have nightmares occasionally. You can't completely prevent nightmares, but you can help make them less likely and help your child get back to sleep.

  • What to Do if You Can't Sleep for Kids


    Are you having trouble sleeping? Find out how to get your ZZZZZs.

  • Dogs and Preventing Dog Bites for Kids


    Are you a little afraid of dogs? Some kids are, so find out how you can make friends with dogs and avoid dog bites.

  • What Can I Do to Ease My Child's Fear of Shots? for Parents


    Find out what can help kids deal with getting vaccines and other shots.

  • Sleep and Your Preschooler for Parents


    Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 13 hours during each 24-hour period, and it's important to help them develop good habits for getting to sleep.

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video) for Teens


    Steven was diagnosed with SMA when he was 3. Here's a look at his life today and why he says, "When someone tells you you can't do something, don't be afraid to try something new."

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