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Childhood Fears and Worries for Parents
It's normal for children to feel afraid at times. Parents can help kids feel safe and learn to feel at ease.
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Weaning Your Child for Parents
Weaning is when children make the transition from breast milk to other sources of nourishment. Here's how to make this change easier on you and your child.
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Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD) for Parents
When sound and air leaks into the nasal cavity during speech, it's called velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD).
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Binge Eating Disorder for Teens
Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.
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Glomerulonephritis for Parents
Glomerulonephritis happens when tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly. Most cases get better on their own or with treatment.
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Chemotherapy for Teens
Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells. Find out how chemo works and what to expect when getting treatment.
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Helping Your Child Heal After Trauma for Parents
Kids can recover after trauma with help from therapy and extra support and comfort from parents.
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What Is Asthma? for Kids
Asthma makes it hard to breathe. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Abuse: What You Need to Know for Teens
Abuse means treating another person with violence, cruelty, harm, or force. It's never OK, and it's not the fault of the person who is being abused. Tell an adult you trust or call a helpline.
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Anxiety Disorders for Parents
Anxiety is a normal part of growing up, and all kids experience it. But when it becomes extreme, it can interfere with a child's overall happiness.