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  • How to Take an Oral Temperature for Parents


    Taking an oral temperature is easy in an older, cooperative child. Most kids can have their temperature taken this way when they’re about 4–5 years old. Here's how to do it.

  • Nutrition & Fitness (Topic Center) - Children's Health System - Alabama for Parents


    You know the importance of exercising and eating nutritious foods, but do you know how to raise a healthy and active child? Get practical advice and tips.

  • Managing Your Medical Care (Topic Center) for Teens


    This page has advice on how to get involved in taking charge of your health and choosing the right health care providers.

  • Thyroid Disease for Parents


    The thyroid gland makes the hormones that help control metabolism and growth. A thyroid that isn't working properly can cause thyroid disease.

  • What's an Asthma Action Plan? for Parents


    Find out how this written plan can help you care for your child with asthma.

  • How to Take a Rectal Temperature for Parents


    The best way to take a temperature in infants and young children is by taking a rectal temperature. Here's how to do it.

  • Choosing Safe Toys for School-Age Kids for Parents


    Is your 10-year-old crying for a pellet gun? How about that used scooter? For help figuring out what toys are safe and appropriate for older kids, read these tips.

  • Well-Child Visit: 8 Years for Parents


    Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the eighth year.

  • Well-Child Visit: 7 Years for Parents


    Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the seventh year.

  • Stuttering and Speech Problems for Kids


    Do you or does someone you know ever have a hard time getting words out? Get the whole story on stuttering and other speech problems in this article for kids.