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  • Depression Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about depression and how to help a student who is depressed.

  • School Counselors for Teens


    School counselors can give you all sorts of tips and support on solving problems and making good decisions. Find out all the ways counselors can help students.

  • Anxiety Disorders for Teens


    Everyone feels anxious at times, but sometimes anxiety is too intense. Find out what makes anxiety disorders different from normal anxiety, and what to do if you think anxiety is a problem.

  • Fanconi Anemia for Parents


    Fanconi anemia is an inherited condition in which the bone marrow doesn’t work normally. A child with the condition needs lifelong medical care.

  • Helping Teens Who Self-Harm for Parents


    Cutting and other forms of self-injury among teens have become more common in recent years. Learn how to help a teen who self-harms.

  • Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby for Parents


    Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting.

  • Health Screening Tests for Parents


    Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. When problems are found early, the care is often simpler and may work better.

  • Medical Care and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old for Parents


    Regular well-child exams are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on immunizations against serious diseases. Find out what to expect at the doctor's office.

  • Connecting With Your Preteen for Parents


    As your preteen becomes more independent, staying connected may seem like more of a challenge. But it's as important as ever – here are some tips.

  • Going to the Doctor for Kids


    When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office.