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Liver Transplant for Parents
If your child needs a liver transplant, you're probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, most kids who have liver transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.
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Pierre Robin Syndrome for Parents
Babies born with Pierre Robin Syndrome have a smaller-than-normal jaw. They need special treatment to keep the airway open, help with feeding and prevent serious problems.
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Helping Your Young Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes for Parents
Kids with type 1 diabetes can play sports and exercise at the same level as other kids.
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When Blood Sugar Is Too High for Teens
For people with diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels is important. Having a blood sugar level that's too high can make you feel lousy, and having high blood sugar levels a lot can be unhealthy.
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Taking Insulin for Diabetes for Parents
Some people with diabetes need to take insulin to help keep their blood sugars in a healthy range.
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Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Parents
Some kids may be eligible for individualized education programs in public schools, free of charge. Understanding how to access these services can help you be an effective advocate for your child.
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What If I Don't Like Sports? for Kids
Sports can be challenging when you're new to them, but they also can be really fun. Take a second look at sports - and learn other ways to be active - in this article for kids.
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Heart Transplant for Parents
If your child needs a heart transplant, you're probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, many kids who undergo heart transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.
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Medicines for Diabetes for Parents
Whether your child is taking insulin or pills (or both) to control diabetes, it's important to learn how diabetes medicines work.
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How to Manage Blood Sugars With Type 1 Diabetes for Kids
Keeping blood sugar levels under control can help keep you healthy and prevent health problems from happening down the road. Find out more.