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  • EEG (Electroencephalogram) for Parents


    Is your child scheduled to have an EEG? Find out how this test is done and why.

  • Ears for Teens


    Hearing is their main job, but it's not all your ears do. Find out all about them in this body basics article for teens.

  • Getting a CT (CAT) Scan for Parents


    CT scans give doctors more detailed images than X-rays can provide. Here's what it's like to get one of these tests.

  • Talking to Your Child's Preschool Teacher for Parents


    Enrolling your little one in preschool can be a time filled with many questions. Find out how to establish an open, clear channel of communication with your child's preschool teacher.

  • How to Talk to Your Child About the News for Parents


    News reports are often educational. But when stories are about disturbing topics, parents can find it hard to explain to kids. Here are some guidelines.

  • Helping Your Gradeschooler With Homework for Parents


    During grade school, kids start getting homework to reinforce and extend classroom learning and teach them important study skills. Here's how parents can help.

  • Helping Your Teen With Homework for Parents


    Parents can play a crucial role in helping teens succeed in school by lending a little help, support, and guidance, and by knowing what problems demand their involvement and which ones require them to hang back.

  • Thyroid Tests for Parents


    Thyroid blood tests check thyroid function and can help doctors diagnose thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

  • Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) for Parents


    Find out how and why doctors perform lumbar punctures (spinal taps).

  • Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) for Parents


    A VCUG can help evaluate the bladder's size and shape, and look for problems, such as a blockage. It can also show whether pee is moving in the right direction.