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Teething Tots

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Teaching Kids About Their Bodies

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Talking to Your Child About Puberty

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Talking to Your Child About Periods

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Signing Kids Up for Sports

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Potty Training Your Child (Video)

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

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PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods

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

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Managing Your Toddler's Behavior (Video)

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Disciplining Your Toddler

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Deodorant Use for Kids and Teens

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Colic

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Breath-Holding Spells

Growth & Development Growing Up

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

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Weaning Your Child

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD What Is Weaning? Weaning is when a baby moves from br...

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Nutrition Guide for Toddlers

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD During the first year of life, babies get most of thei...

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Iron

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is Iron? Iron is a mineral found in plants and an...

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Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

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Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

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Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the...

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Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Whether you plan to formula feed your baby from the sta...

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Food Allergies

Growth & Development Feeding & Eating

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Are Food Allergies? A food allergy happens when ...

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