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• Your Child's Habits for Parents

  
  

  Nail biting, hair twirling, thumb sucking, and nose picking - these childhood habits are common. Here's how to deal with them.

• Bruxism (Teeth Grinding or Clenching) for Parents

  
  

  Gnashing and grinding teeth, called bruxism, is common in kids, and often happens during deep sleep or while a child is under stress.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Kids

  
  

  Carpal tunnel syndrome can make your hands feel numb and tingly. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Dysgraphia Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents

  
  

  What teachers should know about dysgraphia, and how to help students with this writing problem succeed in school.

• Childhood Stress for Parents

  
  

  Being a kid doesn't always mean being carefree - even the youngest tots worry. Find out what stresses kids out and how to help them cope.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Pain and Discomfort for Parents

  
  

  Here are answers to some common questions about preventing and reducing breastfeeding discomfort, such as nipple and breast pain.

• Week 13 for Parents

  
  

  As you begin the second trimester, your baby may be able to put a thumb in his or her mouth although the sucking muscles aren't completely developed yet.

• Going to the Orthodontist for Kids

  
  

  An orthodontist prevents and treats mouth, teeth, and jaw problems using braces, retainers, and other devices.

• Dwarfism for Teens

  
  

  A dwarf is a short-statured person whose adult height is 4 feet 10 inches or under. Find out what happens when a person has dwarfism and why some people are born with it.

• Dwarfism for Parents

  
  

  Dwarfism is characterized by short stature. Many of the possible complications of dwarfism are treatable, and people of short stature lead healthy, active lives.