Children's health
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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.
Concussion
This brain injury can cause headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating and other symptoms that often improve within days to weeks.
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
See the current children's nutrition recommendations for protein, carbohydrates, more.
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