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Dental braces
Wire-based appliances or clear aligners that orthodontists use to correct crowded and crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw (an overbite or an underbite).
Sibling rivalry: Helping your children get along
Promote healthy sibling relationships by respecting your children's unique needs, avoiding comparisons and setting ground rules.
Helping children cope: Tips for talking about tragedy
Helping children cope with tragedy isn't easy. Consider practical ways to support your child.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Stress fractures
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Concerned about your child's growth? Find out how you can estimate your child's adult height.
Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
This medicine is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can happen all too easily. Follow these tips to keep your child safe.
Learning disorders: Know the signs, how to help
Here's how to find out what's going on if your child often has trouble with reading, writing or other skills.
Puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth
Understand how puberty blockers work to suppress puberty. Learn about their benefits, side effects and long-term effects.
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