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Growth and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old for Parents
As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of "normal" as far as height, weight, and shape.
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Growth and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old for Parents
Kids entering puberty will undergo many changes in their developing bodies. Find out more about what to expect.
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What Is a Gene? for Kids
Why does one kid have green eyes while another kid's eyes are brown? It's all in the genes! Find out how genes work, what happens when there are problems with genes, and more.
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Albinism for Teens
Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives people a kind of pale appearance. Find out more about albinism here.
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Precocious Puberty for Parents
Precocious puberty - when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls and age 9 for boys - can be tough for kids. But it can be treated.
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Your Child's Growth for Parents
From the moment parents greet their newborn, they watch the baby's progress eagerly. But how can they tell if their child is growing properly?
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All About Puberty for Kids
Voice cracking? Clothes don't fit? Puberty can be a confusing time, but learning about it doesn't have to be. Read all about it in this article for kids.
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Is It Safe to Shave Pubic Hair? for Teens
Shaving is an easy way to remove pubic hair. It is fairly inexpensive, and you can do it yourself.
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Using Hair Dyes and Color During Pregnancy for Parents
Because very little dye is absorbed through the skin, dying your hair is "most likely usually safe" during pregnancy, say health experts.
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How Do I Get Rid of Hair on My Upper Lip? for Teens
There are permanent ways and temporary ways to deal with upper-lip hair.