American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘child’
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Alopecia Areata (AA)
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head.
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Moments of anger in children are normal. But as parents, it’s important to teach your child how to deal with…
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Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting speech and behavior.
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to…
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe.
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Autism
Autism is a developmental brain disorder that affects social, behavioral, and communication skills. Degrees of autism can vary, as can…
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Avoiding Food Hassles With Kids
Tips, tricks and advice on how to deal with a picky eater at home and at school.
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Babies and Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers
Babies love to “mouth” things, like their thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers. There are pros and cons for each.
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Baby’s First Steps
Watching a baby take their first steps is exciting, but it also leads to a new set of challenges for…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to…
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Boys and Puberty
Most boys experience puberty between the ages of 9 and 16. It’s important your son learn about the changes of…
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…
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Caffeine and Kids
Caffeine is a drug that should be limited for children and adolescents. Caffeine can lead to higher blood pressure, sleep…
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Caring for a Baby Who Has Down Syndrome
If you have a child with Down syndrome, he or she is similar to other children in many ways. But…
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Central Precocious Puberty
Central precocious puberty, also known as gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty, occurs when girls less than 8 years old and boys less…
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It usually appears in infancy…
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Child Safety: Keeping Medicines Out of Reach
More than 60,000 children go to the emergency room each year after getting into medicine. Childproofing your medicine storage is…
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Childhood Overweight and Obesity: Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
Good nutrition and regular physical activity can help your child achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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Childproofing Your Home
Childproofing your home is critically important in preventing childhood injuries and deaths from household items and situations.
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Children's OTC Cough & Cold Medicine: Dos and Don'ts
Learn the dos and don’ts for safely giving your child over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines.
