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  • Port-Wine Stains for Parents


    For most kids, these birthmarks are no big deal — they're just part of who they are. Read about port-wine stains, how to care for them, and, if necessary, what treatments are available.

  • A to Z: Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Parents


    Learn about this common sleep disorder, where a blockage of the airway during sleep can cause someone to temporarily stop breathing.

  • Epilepsy Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about epilepsy, and what they can do to help students with the condition succeed in school.

  • Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old for Parents


    The reflexes they had just after birth start to disappear as babies this age gain more control over movements and interact more with their environment.

  • Depression Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


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

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.

  • When Your Baby's in the NICU for Parents


    Learn what a NICU visit will be like for your little one, what you can do to help, and how to find support for yourself.

  • Absence Seizures for Parents


    An absence seizure is a type of generalized seizure. During this type of seizure, the person is not aware of what is going on around them.

  • Fainting for Parents


    Fainting is a temporary loss of consciousness. Someone who has fainted will usually recover quickly.

  • Vagus Nerve Stimulator Therapy for Epilepsy for Parents


    Vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) therapy is a treatment for epilepsy. It helps prevent or shorten the length of seizures.