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  • Strength Training for Parents


    With a properly designed and supervised program, strength training can be a fun way for kids to build healthy muscles, joints, and bones.

  • Talking to Kids About Race and Racism for Parents


    Race and the harmful effects of racism are common topics of conversation for some families. Other parents, though, might talk about racism and discrimination with their kids rarely, or not at all.To help put an end to racism, everyone has to take an active role, no matter who they are.

  • Smoking and Asthma for Parents


    Being a smoker is an obvious risk for kids and teens with asthma, but just being around people who smoke can cause problems too.

  • Calcium for Parents


    Milk and other calcium-rich foods help build strong, healthy bones. But most kids and teens don't get enough calcium. Here's how to make sure that yours do.

  • Monitoring Your Child's Media Use for Parents


    Some ways for parents to keep track of the media their kids watch, play, and use.

  • Port-Wine Stains for Parents


    For most kids, these birthmarks are no big deal — they're just part of who they are. Read about port-wine stains, how to care for them, and, if necessary, what treatments are available.

  • Overuse Injuries for Teens


    Overuse (or repetitive stress) injuries happen when too much stress is placed on a part of the body, causing problems like swelling, pain, muscle strain, and tissue damage.

  • Helping Teens Who Self-Harm for Parents


    Cutting and other forms of self-injury among teens have become more common in recent years. Learn how to help a teen who self-harms.

  • Whooping Cough (Pertussis) for Parents


    Pertussis causes severe coughing spells that end in a whooping sound when the person breathes in. It can be prevented with the pertussis vaccine, part of the DTaP immunization.

  • Vitiligo for Parents


    While vitiligo might make kids self-conscious, this skin condition is not medically dangerous. Kids with vitiligo are as healthy as other kids.