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  • Heart Palpitations for Parents


    Heart palpitations are rapid or irregular heartbeats that make it feel like the heart is racing or fluttering. They usually aren't a sign of a health problem, and most kids who have them won't need to limit their physical activity.

  • How to Talk to Your Child About the News for Parents


    News reports are often educational. But when stories are about disturbing topics, parents can find it hard to explain to kids. Here are some guidelines.

  • Helping Kids Enjoy Reading for Parents


    For many kids, reading doesn't come easily. But these simple steps can help them become eager readers.

  • Body Basics: The Heart (Slideshow) for Parents


    Learn how this amazing muscle pumps blood throughout the body.

  • Congenital Heart Defects Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


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

  • A to Z: Congestive Heart Failure for Parents


    In this condition, which can affect a child's breathing, activity, and growth, the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently and meet the needs of the body.

  • A to Z: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome for Parents


    Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare and serious defect of the heart.

  • How Does the Heart & Circulatory System Work? (Video) for Kids


    Watch this movie about your heart and circulatory system, which sends blood throughout your body.

  • A to Z: Cardiomegaly for Parents


    Diseases can put added strain on the heart. As it enlarges to pump more blood to the body, the heart muscle weakens and does not work well in this condition. Read more here.

  • Reading Milestones for Parents


    This general outline describes the milestones on the road to reading and the ages at which most kids reach them.