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  • Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Parents


    Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

  • Splenic Sequestration for Parents


    Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.

  • Your Skin for Kids


    No matter how you think of it, your skin is very important. It covers and protects everything inside your body.

  • Bones, Muscles, and Joints for Teens


    Our bones, muscles, and joints form our musculoskeletal system and enable us to do everyday physical activities.

  • Hemolytic Anemia for Parents


    Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia that happens when red blood cells break down faster than the body can make them.

  • How to Support Someone With Sickle Cell Disease for Teens


    Find out how you can support a friend or family member who has sickle cell disease.

  • Lungs and Respiratory System for Teens


    Each day you breathe about 20,000 times. Find out more about the lungs and breathing process.

  • Sickle Cell Trait for Parents


    Children who inherit one sickle cell gene have sickle cell trait. They usually don't get symptoms of sickle cell disease.

  • What Is a Gene? for Kids


    Why does one kid have green eyes while another kid's eyes are brown? It's all in the genes! Find out how genes work, what happens when there are problems with genes, and more.

  • Female Reproductive System for Teens


    Why do girls get periods? What goes on when a woman gets pregnant? What can go wrong with the female reproductive system? Find the answers to these questions and more in this article for teens.