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  • Bruises for Parents


    Learn about bruises, why they happen, how to make them go away faster, and why they change colors.

  • Intravenous Line (IV) for Parents


    An intravenous line (IV) is a soft, flexible tube placed inside a vein, usually in the hand or arm. Doctors use them to give a person medicine or fluids.

  • The Ravitch Procedure for Parents


    The Ravitch procedure is a surgery to correct severe pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum.

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.

  • Is It OK for My Child to Use Skin Care Products? for Parents


    Many kids today want to try out skin care products, but some aren’t safe for them.

  • Fetal Abdominal Cyst for Parents


    A fetal abdominal cyst is a bubble of fluid in a balloon-like bag in the belly of an unborn baby.

  • Making the Holidays Safe for Parents


    Make the holidays fun and healthy by learning how to protect your kids from these common hazards.

  • Head Lice for Teens


    Lice aren't dangerous, but they do spread from person to person easily. They can also be hard to get rid of. Find out how to prevent lice -- and what to do if someone you know has them.

  • Halo Brace for Parents


    Much like a fiberglass cast holds a broken arm or leg in place, a "halo" with vest holds a child's head and neck in place after a spinal injury so that spinal bones can heal.

  • Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents


    It's important to remove a tick as soon as possible. Follow these steps.