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PANDAS and PANS for Parents
PANDAS and PANS cause a sudden onset of severe OCD symptoms. They also cause other sudden changes in a child's behavior. These can be so extreme that a parent may say their child seemed to "change overnight."
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for Teens
OCD is a mental health condition. It causes thoughts called obsessions, anxiety, and actions called compulsions. People with OCD feel stuck in a stressful cycle of these thoughts and actions.
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Cerebral Palsy for Teens
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States. It affects a person's ability to move and coordinate body movements.
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Ototoxicity (Ear Poisoning) for Parents
Ototoxicity is when a person develops hearing or balance problems. Learn about this side effect of taking certain medicines.
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Backpack Safety for Parents
As practical as they are, backpacks can strain muscles and joints and may cause back pain if they're too heavy or are used incorrectly. Here's how to help kids find the right backpack.
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Strokes for Teens
Strokes are more common in older adults, but teens can have one too. This "brain attack" happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second.
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Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) for Parents
Babies born with Pierre Robin Sequence have a smaller-than-normal jaw. They need special treatment to keep the airway open, help with feeding and prevent serious problems.
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Bulimia for Parents
People with the eating disorder bulimia often eat large amounts of food over short periods of time (binge eat). Then, they try to prevent weight gain by doing things like exercising too much or throwing up what they ate.
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Relaxation Techniques for Kids With Serious Illness for Parents
Help ease your child's pain and anxiety with these exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions.
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Your Baby's Care Team in the NICU for Parents
If your baby is getting medical care in you NICU, find out who will be caring for your baby and how they can help.