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Digestive System for Parents
The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.
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Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) for Parents
An antegrade continence enema, or ACE, is a different way to give an enema. Enemas can help someone poop if they become constipated or have another problem moving their bowels.
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Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old for Parents
Most toddlers this age are walking and gaining even more control over their hands and fingers. Give your child lots of fun (and safe) things to do to encourage this development.
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Try Yoga to Lower Stress for Kids
Yoga uses calming breathing and feel-good stretches to relax you. Find out more and give it a try.
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip for Parents
Babies can be born with this hip problem or develop it soon after birth. Early treatment can help the hip joint grow normally.
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Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old for Parents
From scooting to crawling to cruising, during these months, babies are learning how to get around.
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What Are Varicose Veins? for Kids
Do you know an older person whose legs look like a road map with all those blue and purple squiggly lines? They're probably varicose veins.
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Cerebral Palsy for Teens
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States. It affects a person's ability to move and coordinate body movements.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome for Parents
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare medical condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Luckily, most people who get GBS recover.
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Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active for Parents
A preschooler's desire to move, move, move makes this a great time to encourage fitness habits that can last a lifetime.