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COVID-19: Kids and Masks for Parents
Wearing masks helps to slow the spread of COVID-19. Some toddlers and young children may feel uneasy about masks. Here's how to reassure your child.
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How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19 for Parents
Your kids are hearing about coronavirus (COVID-19). To make sure they get reliable information, here's how to talk about it.
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Autism Special Needs Checklist: Teens & Young Adults for Parents
As your child moves toward adulthood, learn the tools you need to make the transition as smooth as possible. This 6-step checklist can help.
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Helping Your Young Athlete With Type 1 Diabetes for Parents
Kids with type 1 diabetes can play sports and exercise at the same level as other kids.
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How Can I Help My Child Use a Nebulizer? for Parents
Nebulizers are often used with young children because they require little effort on the child's part. But kids do need to stay in one place and cooperate. If you're having trouble giving treatments, this article is for you!
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Transition of Care: Crohn's Disease for Parents
Most teens with Crohn's disease should transition to an adult health care provider when they're between 18 and 21 years old. Here's how parents can help them do that.
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Little League Elbow for Parents
Little League elbow is an overuse injury to the elbow caused by repetitive throwing. Most cases happen in pitchers, but any young athlete who throws a lot can get the condition.
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Caring for Your Teen With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Age 13 and Up for Parents
If your teen has cerebral palsy, there's a lot to know. This checklist makes it easy to determine what programs and services might be needed as your teen nears adulthood.
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Spondylolysis for Parents
Spondylolysis is a very common cause of lower back pain in kids, teens, and young adults. It usually heals quickly with rest and other nonsurgical treatments.
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If My Baby Is Wheezing, Could it Be Asthma? for Parents
Babies and young children might wheeze due to viral infections (like a cold), but that doesn't mean they will develop asthma when they're older.