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My Child’s Legs Hurt at Night – Is It Growing Pains?

If your child is experiencing growing pains, the pain is real.

Empowering Teens with Chronic Illnesses to Live Independent Adult Lives

Teens are learning important skills in all areas of their lives as they get older – everything from driving to managing their own finances. Learning to stay healthy, especially for a teen with a chronic medical condition, should be a priority.

Does Your Baby’s Head Have a Flat Spot?

If you’ve noticed what appears to be a flat spot on your baby’s head, the first thing you should do is take a deep breath and realize it’s probably temporary and no danger to your child’s health. Babies’ brains nearly double in size during the first year of life. Their skulls are designed to accommodate this, along with that passage through the narrow birth canal during delivery. But that malleability also makes it possible for head shape abnormalities like flat spots to develop. 

Are Weight-Loss Apps Healthy for Kids?

If you notice your child is gaining weight, you might be tempted to suggest they use one of the many weight-loss apps that track food and exercise. But there are more dangers for kids using these apps than you may realize.

How To Safely Introduce Allergens to Your Baby

Food allergies in infants and children are becoming more common in the United States, which can make it nerve-wracking for parents trying to introduce new foods to their babies.

Does Your Son Have Severe Testicle Pain? Go Straight to the ER

If your son complains of severe pain in one of his testicles or his scrotum, don’t take a wait-and-see approach. You might only have hours to get treatment to save the testicle.

To Circumcise or Not: What To Consider

Circumcision, the removal of the foreskin from your infant’s penis, is a personal decision that often can be stressful for parents.

What’s Causing Your Child’s Severe Headaches? It Could Be Occipital Neuralgia

If your child is having persistent headaches with pain they describe as shooting, stabbing or like an electric shock, it’s time to see a doctor. Although its symptoms might mimic migraines and other types of headaches, occipital neuralgia might be the cause.  

Can an Injection that Smooths Wrinkles Also Treat Serious Childhood Conditions?

You may think that botulinum toxin, most commonly known by brand name Botox, is only used to smooth wrinkles and improve your appearance. But it also can treat some serious childhood conditions, such as cerebral palsy. And promising new therapies for children continue to be discovered.

Developmental Disabilities: Your Child’s Milestones Matter