Skip Navigation

Search Results
(1 - 10 of
10603 results found)
1Child Abuse
Nearly a million children are abused each year in the United States alone. Learn how to spot the signs of child abuse.
2How to Handle Abuse
Child abuse is never OK. Find out more in this article for kids.
3Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Abusive head trauma (AHT) is the leading cause of death in child abuse cases in the United States. AHT results from injuries caused by someone vigorously shaking an infant.
4Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS) involves a parent or caregiver misleading others into thinking that a child has medical problems by exaggerating, fabricating, or inducing symptoms.
5Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
People who experience a traumatic event can be affected by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dealing with PTSD can be challenging, but treatment and support are essential.
6Helping Kids Deal With Bullies
Unfortunately, bullying is a common part of childhood. But parents can help kids cope with it and lessen its lasting impact.
7Pubic Lice
Pubic lice are six-legged creatures that infest the hair in the pubic area. Pubic lice infestation is considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD), but it can be contracted in other ways.
8Failure to Thrive
Sometimes kids don't meet expected standards of growth. Most still follow growth patterns that are normal, but others have "failure to thrive" - they fail to gain weight as expected and have poor height growth.
9How Can I Teach Kids to Be Smart About Strangers?
Find out what the experts have to say.
10Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis (also referred to as "trich") is a sexually transmitted disease. Because symptoms sometimes never appear, it's important to prevent infection.


Note: All information on KidsHealth® is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

© 1995- The Nemours Foundation. All rights reserved.