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  • A to Z: Pectus Excavatum for Parents


    Learn more about pectus excavatum, commonly called sunken chest.

  • Health Care Providers: Pediatricians for Parents


    A pediatrician is a doctor who diagnoses and treats children’s health conditions and concerns, including physical, behavior, developmental, and mental health issues.

  • School Counselors for Teens


    School counselors can give you all sorts of tips and support on solving problems and making good decisions. Find out all the ways counselors can help students.

  • Anxiety Disorders for Teens


    Everyone feels anxious at times, but sometimes anxiety is too intense. Find out what makes anxiety disorders different from normal anxiety, and what to do if you think anxiety is a problem.

  • ADHD Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about ADHD, and teaching strategies to help students with ADHD succeed in school.

  • A to Z: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) for Parents


    Learn about mental health disorders and causes of low self-esteem and negative thoughts about body image.

  • Depression Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


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

  • Failure to Thrive for Parents


    Most kids grow well but some have ”failure to thrive.” This means they don't gain weight as expected and may not grow as tall as they should.

  • Parent–Teacher Conferences for Parents


    Attending parent–teacher conferences is a great way to help your kids succeed at school. Here's what to do before, during, and after the meeting.

  • Campomelic Dysplasia for Parents


    People with campomelic dysplasia usually have bent long bones and can have severe breathing problems. A team of specialists will care for a child when medical problems come up.