Children's health
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Screen time and children: How to guide your child
Managing your child's screen time takes effort. Find out how to ensure quality screen time and set limits.
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
See the current children's nutrition recommendations for protein, carbohydrates, more.
Mental illness in children: Know the signs
It can be hard to tell the difference between typical behavior and symptoms of mental illness in children. Find out what to look for and when to act.
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.
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents
Learn how much of this key mineral your child needs and what the health risks of not getting enough are.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Children and gender identity: Supporting your child
Learn how to talk to children about their internal sense of gender. Also find out how to support their gender expression and advocate for them.
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.
Breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding can be awkward at first. Experiment with various positions until you feel comfortable.
Birthmarks
Learn to identify types of birthmarks by how the skin looks. Examples include café au lait spot, congenital nevus, port-wine stain and hemangioma.
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