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Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Teens
Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she overcame the many hurdles she faced.
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Amanda's Hodgkin's Story for Kids
Amanda's life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Find out more in this article for kids.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Helping Kids Enjoy Reading for Parents
For many kids, reading doesn't come easily. But these simple steps can help them become eager readers.
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Play & Learn (Topic Center) for Parents
This site helps parents promote active and imaginative play throughout all stages of childhood. Learn which activities inspire and motivate, and which toys are not only safer, but smarter, too.
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Cerebral Palsy (CP) (Topic Center) for Parents
Learn all about cerebral palsy (CP), a problem that affects muscle tone, movement, and coordination. Help your child or teen manage the condition, and find the help and services that kids with CP are entitled to.
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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.
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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.