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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 utter love for their toddler and, at the same time, frustration and anger? Our beloved little ones test our nerves because they're testing boundaries all around t...

Managing Your Toddler's Behavior (Video)

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Toddlers learn new skills and test boundaries every day. This can make for some trying moments. Learn how to encourage good behavior, handle tantrums, and keep your cool.

PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Krishna Wood White, MD, MPH Periods can cause some uncomfortable symptoms. Most of the time, there's no reason for concern. But some problems need care from a doctor. Here's how to help your daughter cope with most period problems. Wh...

Potty Training Your Child (Video)

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Every parent wonders when they can finally say goodbye to diapers for good. Here's how to help your child make the switch from diapers to big-kid underpants.

Signing Kids Up for Sports

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Kids get many benefits from playing sports. But before signing your kids up to play, consider each child's age, personality, and abilities to help make sure that being involved in sports is a good experience for eve...

Talking to Your Child About Periods

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Robyn R. Miller, MD Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstruation) can make parents and kids feel a little uncomfortable. But kids need reliable information. Helping your kids understand their bodies will help them make goo...

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 sex and relationships on TV and online. By the time they near puberty, they may be familiar with some advanced ideas. But talking about puberty is still an importa...

Teaching Kids About Their Bodies

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Teaching kids about their bodies and what is private can be tricky. But parents can help kids develop healthy feelings about their bodies in age-appropriate ways. This also helps kids learn what’s not OK, which can he...

Teething Tots

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is Teething? Teething is when teeth first come through a baby's gums. It can be a frustrating time for babies and their parents. Knowing what to expect during teething and how to make it a little less painful ca...

Understanding Puberty

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Puberty is the time when kids mature into young adults through physical and emotional changes. This doesn’t happen all at once, but slowly over time. Parents often wonder how to help their child through these change...

When Your Baby's Born Premature

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Lynn M. Fuchs, MD What Is Prematurity? Babies born more than 3 weeks earlier than their expected due date are called "premature." Premature babies (preemies) didn't have enough time to grow and develop as much as they should have befor...

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Clinic, Hospital, Treatment Center, and... Planned Parenthood

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/  Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood ...

Considering Abortion

Clinic, Hospital, Treatment Center, and... Planned Parenthood

Considering Abortion Is abortion the right option for me? Abortion is common, and people have abortions for many different reasons. Only you know what's best for you, but good information and support can help you make the decision that's best for your own he...

What facts about abortion do I need to know?

Clinic, Hospital, Treatment Center, and... Planned Parenthood

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/considering-abortion/what-facts-about-abortion-do-i-need-know  Abortion is a very safe way to end a pregnancy. Here are the facts about the different kinds of abortion and what to expect. Is abortion legal? I...

Birth Control

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Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. There are lots of different birth control options out there. We're here to help you figure it all out. Birth Control Implant Low Maintenance 99% Effective Can cost $0 to $2300 Lasts Up To 5 years   Lea...

Your Child's Changing Voice

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD Along with obvious changes in physical appearance that come with puberty, your child's voice will start sounding a whole lot different too. As the body goes through puberty, the larynx (or voice box) grows larger ...

Your Child's Growth

Growth & Development Growing Up

Medically reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD What Is Growth? Physical growth refers to the increase in height and weight and other body changes that happen as kids mature. Hair growth; teeth come in, come out, and come in again; and eventually puberty hits. It'...

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Growth & Development Growth

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD What Is BMI? Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat someone has. You can use the KidsHealth BMI calculator below to find your child's BMI. But it's also import...

Delayed Puberty

Growth & Development Growth

Medically reviewed by: Tal Grunwald, MD What Is Delayed Puberty? Puberty is the time when a child's body starts to change to an adult's. Normally, these changes begin in girls when they're between 8 and 14 years old. In boys, they start between the ages of 9...

Developmental Milestones: 12 Months (1 Year)

Growth & Development Growth

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a toddler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children may gain skills earlier or later than others. Toddlers who were born p...