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  • Tourette Syndrome for Parents


    Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements and sounds known as tics.

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) for Parents


    Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder. Children who have it are extremely picky eaters and have little interest in eating food, which can lead to poor growth and poor nutrition.

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea for Parents


    Brief pauses in breathing during sleep can be normal. But when breathing stops often or for longer periods, it can be a cause for concern.

  • Insomnia in Teens: What Parents Should Know for Parents


    Teens with insomnia have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Here’s how parents can help.

  • How Can I Get the Pill if I Don't Have a Family Doctor? for Teens


    You can get the Pill (or the ring or patch) from a health clinic like Planned Parenthood.

  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) for Parents


    If a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy, her baby could be born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which causes a wide range of physical, behavioral, and learning problems.

  • Mindfulness for Teens


    Mindfulness helps people do their best at things, whether that's focusing on a task or getting along with others. This article for teens has details on practicing mindfulness so you can make it work for you.

  • School Counselors for Kids


    School counselors know how to listen and can help kids with life's challenges.

  • Auditory Processing Disorder for Parents


    Kids with APD can't understand what they hear in the same way other kids do. That's because their ears and brain don't fully coordinate. But early diagnosis and a variety of strategies can help them.

  • Triple X Syndrome for Parents


    Triple X syndrome (also known as XXX syndrome, 47,XXX, and trisomy X) is a genetic condition found in girls only. Girls who have it may be taller than average, but the symptoms can vary greatly.

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