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  • When Your Child's in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for Parents


    It can be stressful whenever kids are in the hospital — and even more so when they're admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). A basic understanding of the PICU can help you feel better prepared to help your child recover.

  • Pap Smears for Teens


    A Pap smear is a medical test that helps doctors figure out if there are any problems with a girl's cervix. Find out what happens during a Pap smear.

  • Breastfeeding FAQs: Solids and Supplementing for Parents


    Here are answers to some common supplemental feeding questions - from when to introduce solids to offering breastfed babies formula.

  • Anesthesia for Parents


    Knowing the basics of anesthesia may help answer your questions and ease some concerns — both yours and your child's.

  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome for Parents


    Sometimes when babies are born premature, they have trouble breathing. This can be caused by respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Learn what RDS is, and how babies can be helped.

  • Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby for Parents


    Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting.

  • Breast Exams for Teens


    It's rare for teen girls to have breast problems. But sometimes a doctor or nurse might think a breast exam is a good idea. Find out why, as well as what's involved in a breast exam.

  • When Your Baby's in the NICU for Parents


    Learn what a NICU visit will be like for your little one, what you can do to help, and how to find support for yourself.

  • School-Based Health Centers for Parents


    School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.

  • Casts for Parents


    Casts keep bones and other tissues in place while they heal. Here's what to expect, and how to care for casts.