These Factsheets explain the basics about health conditions that can affect learning in the classroom, and offer quick tips on teaching strategies to help students succeed in school. Each factsheet ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that girls first see a gynecologist when they're between the ages of 13 and 15. Most girls will not need a pelvic exam during ...

Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and parents-to-be need. Read about babyproofing your home, staying healthy during pregnancy, coping with colic, ...

Sanfilippo (san-fuh-LEE-po) syndrome is a rare genetic metabolism disorder. A change in a single gene makes a child's body unable to break down certain carbohydrates (sugars). This leads to serious ...

Breastfeeding is natural, but it takes practice to get it right. Here's what you need to know about getting started. For the first few days after your baby's birth, your body will make colostrum, a ...

To help your child get ready for a blood test, find out if they need to fast (not eat or drink) or should stop taking medicines before the test. Explain what to expect during the test. If your child ...

What Is the Respiratory System? When we breathe, the respiratory system takes in oxygen and sends out carbon dioxide. The cells in our bodies need fresh oxygen to stay alive. As cells do their jobs, ...

Cancer is a scary word. Almost everyone knows someone who got very sick or died from cancer. Most of the time, cancer affects older people. Not many kids get cancer, but when they do, very often it ...

Slow, calm, deep breathing can help us relax, manage stress, relieve anxiety and depression, and get a good night's sleep, among many other things. Breathing also helps quiet the mind in preparation ...

Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a preschooler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Kids who ...

What Are Bones and What Do They Do? Bones provide support for our bodies and help form our shape. Although they're very light, bones are strong enough to support our entire weight. Bones are made up ...

Sometimes it's easy to notice when kids feel good about themselves and when they don't. This idea of feeling good about yourself is called self-esteem. Kids with self-esteem feel liked, accepted, and ...