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  • Making Fingersticks and Insulin Shots Easier for Kids With Diabetes for Parents


    Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some tips for coping with these.

  • Understanding Your Child’s Eating Disorder (Video) for Parents


    An eating disorder affects the way people think about food and eating. This leads to behaviors that harm physical and mental health. Anyone can develop an eating disorder. Learn more in this video.

  • Depression Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about depression and how to help a student who is depressed.

  • Going to a Therapist for Kids


    What's it like to go to a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health therapist? Find out in this article for kids.

  • A to Z: Depression for Parents


    Depression is a mood disorder that can affect people of all ages, including kids and teens.

  • Preventing Premature Birth for Parents


    Babies who are born premature — before 37 weeks of pregnancy — can have health problems that last their whole lives. Learn ways to prevent early labor and have a healthy pregnancy.

  • Pregnancy (Topic Center) for Parents


    Advice and information for expectant parents.

  • 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.

  • Turner Syndrome for Parents


    Girls with Turner syndrome, a genetic condition, usually are shorter than average and infertile due to early loss of ovarian function. Early diagnosis and treatments can help most of them.

  • Health Care Providers: Pediatricians for Parents


    A pediatrician is a doctor who diagnoses and treats children’s health conditions and concerns, including physical, behavior, developmental, and mental health issues.

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