Parenting & Child Development
Learning Disabilities in Children: A Parent’s Guide
A learning disability is a neurological condition. It changes the way the brain receives and processes information.
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Parenting & Child Development
Cervical Spine Surgery in Children: A Parent’s Guide
The cervical spine sits at the very top of the backbone, starting just below the skull. It supports the head and allows it to move …
Parenting & Child Development
Microcephaly in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Microcephaly is diagnosed when a child’s head circumference measures much smaller than average for children of the same age and …
Parenting & Child Development
Hair Loss in Children: Causes, Signs & When to Act
All children lose some hair every day. Finding a few strands on a hairbrush or pillow is not a cause for concern.
Parenting & Child Development
Infectious Diseases in Children: How They Spread
A century ago, infectious diseases were the leading cause of death worldwide. Today, heart disease and stroke top that list.
Parenting & Child Development
Common Childhood Illnesses: A Parent’s Guide
Thanks to vaccines, many childhood illnesses are far less common than they used to be. However, others still circulate widely, …
Pediatric Health
Diarrhea in Children: Diet Tips Every Parent Should Know
Diarrhea in children is not always easy to define. Experts describe it as an increase in the usual number of bowel movements for …
Pediatric Health
Diarrhea in Kids: Summer Causes & Treatment
Summer creates the perfect conditions for the bugs that cause diarrhea. Heat allows bacteria in food and water to multiply much …
Pediatric Health
Pyloric Stenosis in Babies: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
The pylorus is a small muscular valve at the bottom of the stomach. It controls the flow of food from the stomach into the first …
Pediatric Health
IBS in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome. It is a functional disorder, meaning the bowel looks normal but does not work the way it …