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Growing Up

Breath-Holding Spells

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD What Is a Breath-Holding Spell? A breath holding sp...

Colic

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD What Is Colic? Colic is when a healthy baby cries ...

Deodorant Use for Kids and Teens

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD For most kids, body odor is part of growing up. Kid...

Disciplining Your Toddler

Medically reviewed by: Lisa M. Buckloh, PhD Are there any parents who haven't felt complete and ...

Managing Your Toddler's Behavior (Video)

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Toddlers learn new skills and test boundaries ...

PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods

Medically reviewed by: Krishna Wood White, MD, MPH Periods can cause some uncomfortable symptoms...

Potty Training Your Child (Video)

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Every parent wonders when they can finally say...

Signing Kids Up for Sports

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Kids get many benefits from playing sports. But befo...

Talking to Your Child About Periods

Medically reviewed by: Robyn R. Miller, MD Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstru...

Talking to Your Child About Puberty

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Start "The Talks" Early Kids see and hear a lot about ...

Teaching Kids About Their Bodies

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Teaching kids about their bodies and what is private c...

Teething Tots

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is Teething? Teething is when teeth first come t...

Understanding Puberty

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Puberty is the time when kids mature into young adul...

When Your Baby's Born Premature

Medically reviewed by: Lynn M. Fuchs, MD What Is Prematurity? Babies born more than 3 weeks ear...

Your Child's Changing Voice

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Along with obvious changes in physical appearance t...

Your Child's Growth

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD What Is Growth? Physical growth refers to the increas...