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Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists for Parents
Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Toe Walking for Parents
Toe walking is when kids walk on the balls of their feet, with their heels off the ground. Most children stop toe walking on their own by age 2.
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Health Care Providers: Occupational Therapists for Parents
Occupational therapists (OTs) help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. They help them develop, regain, and improve skills needed for daily working and living.
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Epilepsy for Parents
Epilepsy causes electrical signals in the brain to misfire, which can lead to multiple seizures. Anyone can get epilepsy at any age, but most new diagnoses are in kids.
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Medical Care and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old for Parents
The toddler months might continue to bring colds, bruises, and other minor emergencies, but you'll also find yourself dealing with your toddler's emerging independence.
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex for Parents
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic condition that causes the growth of benign tumors. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
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Medical Care and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old for Parents
Regular well-child exams are essential to keeping kids healthy and up-to-date with immunizations against dangerous diseases. Here's what to expect at the doctor's office.
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Well-Child Visit: 2 Years (24 Months) for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the second year.
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Well-Child Visit: 1.5 Years (18 Months) for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your toddler might be doing by 18 months.
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Failure to Thrive for Parents
Most kids grow well but some have ”failure to thrive.” This means they don't gain weight as expected and may not grow as tall as they should.