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Acute flaccid myelitis: What is it and can it be prevented?
Find out about the causes and prevention of acute flaccid myelitis, a rare condition that causes sudden weakness in the arms or legs.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Sibling rivalry: Helping your children get along
Promote healthy sibling relationships by respecting your children's unique needs, avoiding comparisons and setting ground rules.
Mental illness in children: Know the signs
It can be hard to tell the difference between normal childhood behavior and signs of mental illness. Find out what to look for and when to take action.
Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
Acetaminophen is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can occur all too easily. Follow these tips to keep your child safe.
Single parent? Tips for raising a child alone
Single parent — Tips for handling common challenges, including setting limits, seeking support and resisting guilt.
Helping children cope: Tips for talking about tragedy
Helping children cope with tragedy isn't easy. Consider practical ways to support your child.
Stepfamilies: How to help your child adjust
Stepfamilies — Tips for helping your child adjust to life as part of a stepfamily.
Cast care: Do's and don'ts
Find out more about tips for keeping a cast safe — and your child comfortable — while an injury heals.
Children and divorce: Helping kids after a breakup
Children and divorce — Work with your spouse to ease the adjustment for everyone.
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