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Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia ) for Parents
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) is when a band of tissue connects the tip of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, which keeps it from moving freely.
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Movement, Coordination, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old for Parents
At this age, kids are learning to roll over, reach out to get what they want, and sit up. Provide a safe place to practice moving and lots of interesting objects to reach for.
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All About Orthodontia for Teens
Just getting braces and have no idea what to expect? Had braces for a while but wonder what's going on in there? Whatever your situation is, you're not alone: millions of teens have braces.
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Halo-Gravity Traction for Parents
Halo-gravity traction is a way to pull the head and spine upward. Doctors use it to treat curvature of the spine and to prepare kids for spinal fusion surgery.
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Cerebral Palsy for Teens
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States. It affects a person's ability to move and coordinate body movements.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome for Parents
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare medical condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Luckily, most people who get GBS recover.
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Brain and Nervous System for Teens
If the brain is a central computer that controls all the functions of the body, then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth to different parts of the body. Find out how they work in this Body Basics article.
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Your Baby's Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses: 8 Months for Parents
Here's how you can stimulate your baby's senses and provide a safe environment for exploration.
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Going to a Physical Therapist for Kids
Physical therapy uses exercises and other special treatments to help people move their bodies. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Constipation for Kids
If you aren't pooping like usual, you could be constipated.