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• Emily's Story: Little Person, Big Life (Dwarfism) for Kids

  
  

  Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about how she handles the challenge of being smaller than most people.

• Hemangiomas: Suzanne's Story for Parents

  
  

  When Anna was born, she developed red spots that her parents learned were hemangiomas, benign birthmarks that she eventually outgrew. Her mother tells her story.

• Sports Medicine (Topic Center) for Teens

  
  

  This page has tips to prepare you for a new season, handle sports pressure, stay motivated, and avoid or heal from injuries.

• Road Trip Boredom Busters for Parents

  
  

  Road trips can be fun and educational with just a little planning and preparation. Here are some ideas to get your family revved up for a trip long on smiles and short on frustration.

• Chandler's Diabetes Story for Kids

  
  

  People who have diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat and need to stay aware of the amount of sugar in their blood. So what's it like to have diabetes? Just ask Chandler!

• Helping Kids Enjoy Reading for Parents

  
  

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

• Creating a Reader-Friendly Home for Parents

  
  

  A home filled with reading material is a good way to help kids become enthusiastic readers. Here are some ideas.

• Reading Books to Babies for Parents

  
  

  Reading aloud to your baby stimulates developing senses, and builds listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader.

• Smart Toys for Every Age for Parents

  
  

  An age-wise guide on play and the toys that encourage learning, promote motor skill development, and spark imagination.

• Toddler Reading Time for Parents

  
  

  Reading to toddlers lays the foundation for their independent reading later on. Here are some tips.