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  • Stopping the Bottle for Parents


    Transitioning a baby from a bottle to a cup isn't always easy, as babies can become attached to their bottles. These tips can help parents make the switch.

  • Communication and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old for Parents


    Your baby is learning to communicate through facial expressions like smiling or frowning as well as crying, squealing, babbling, and laughing. And those sounds are early attempts to speak!

  • Helping Kids Enjoy Reading for Parents


    For many kids, reading doesn't come easily. But these simple steps can help them become eager readers.

  • I Think I Have a Mental Health Problem. Who Can I Talk To? for Teens


    If you have a mental health problem or you just need support through a tough time, it can help to talk with someone. Here's how teens can find that help.

  • Rickets for Parents


    Rickets is when bones become soft and weak, usually because a child doesn't get enough vitamin D. Most kids with rickets get better with treatment.

  • Vaping: What Parents Should Know for Parents


    E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor, which is inhaled. The liquid (called e-liquid or “vape juice”) can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping.

  • Underage Drinking: What Can Parents Do? for Parents


    Many kids and teens try alcohol during their high school and college years. But parents are important role models in this area. Here's how to set a good example.

  • Amblyopia for Parents


    Amblyopia interferes with the way the eye and the brain work together. The result is poor vision. Treatment may involve glasses, patches, eye drops, or surgery.

  • Syphilis for Parents


    Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.

  • Naps for Parents


    A good nap can keep kids from becoming overtired, which not only takes a toll on their moods but might make it harder for them to fall asleep at night.