Every child feels lonely now and then. But kids can feel better when parents work with them to practice skills that help with bonding, belonging, and feeling close to others. These are called social ...

As a parent, you want your kids to feel happy about themselves and have good self-esteem (also called a self-image). Your words and actions affect it more than anything else, starting from when ...

How Does Air Enter the Respiratory System? Air enters the respiratory system through the nose or the mouth. If it goes in the nostrils (also called nares), the air is warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs ...

Puberty is the time when kids grow into young adults through physical and emotional changes. This doesn’t happen all at once, but slowly over time. It's good to know about the changes that come along ...

Almost everyone has swallowed a piece of gum, but few kids have ever needed a doctor because of it. You might have heard that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for 7 years. That's not true.

Toe walking is when kids walk on the balls of their feet, with their heels off the ground. It’s common in toddlers as they learn to walk. Most children stop toe walking on their own by age 2. Toe ...

To help your child get ready for a blood test, find out if they need to fast (not eat or drink) or should stop taking medicines before the test. Explain what to expect during the test. If your child ...

Some girls can't wait for them to come and look forward to their arrival, but other girls dread them. Most girls have mixed feelings and aren't quite sure why they have them and what to do about them.

A lot of changes happen as you grow up, especially as you reach puberty (say: PYOO-bur-tee). This is the time when your body begins to develop and change. During puberty, there isn't just one event or ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections spread from person to person during sex (vaginal, oral, or anal) or close sexual contact. STDs are also called sexually transmitted infections, or ...

What Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM)? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral infection that causes painful red blisters in the mouth and throat, and on the hands, feet, and ...

What Is Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA is a group of disorders that causes arthritis ...