Every child feels lonely now and then. But kids can feel better when parents work with them to practice skills that help with bonding, belonging, and feeling close to others. These are called social ...

Illegally made fentanyl is available in liquid and powder form. It can be made into pills, used as a nasal spray or eye drops, injected, or dropped onto paper or candies. Sometimes people don’t know ...

Si uno de tus padres o un hermano ha sido desplegado para prestar un servicio militar, es natural que te preguntes cómo será tu vida y la de tu familia. Ten en cuenta que hay muchas maneras de ...

Vaginitis is inflammation (redness, soreness, or swelling) in and around the vagina. The vulva (the area around the opening of the vagina) also might be irritated, in which case it is called ...

What Is a Breath-Holding Spell? A breath holding spell is when a child holds their breath, usually after being angry, frustrated, startled, or in pain. Sometimes the breath holding leads to the child ...

It’s normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels). Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed ...

What Is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFM)? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral infection that causes painful red blisters in the mouth and throat, and on the hands, feet, and ...

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your body. Yet every single day, some kids and teens start smoking. Why? There's more than just one answer. Some kids may start smoking just because ...

Answering kids' questions about sex is a job many parents don’t look forward to. It may feel awkward when it comes to talking about puberty and where babies come from. But don’t avoid these topics.

Malaise and fatigue often go hand-in-hand and indicate a child is sick or about to become sick. Symptoms can start slowly or appear suddenly depending on the cause. They can be acute (short-lasting) ...

Did you know you have more than 600 muscles in your body? They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lift your heavy backpack. You control some of your muscles, while ...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections spread from person to person during sex (vaginal, oral, or anal) or close sexual contact. STDs are also called sexually transmitted infections, or ...