Constipation is the most common cause of abdominal pain in kids. Signs include less frequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools. Talk to your child’s doctor before using any over-the-counter remedies. A change in diet, plenty of water, and exercise can help. Also, address any anxiety she might have about using the toilet. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing....

If you’ve been pregnant before but are having trouble this time around, you may have secondary infertility. It’s not easy to deal with, but there are treatments that can help. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Infertility: Frequently asked questions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/infertility-faq/index.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed October 2024]...

COVID symptoms in babies and kids can include fever, runny nose, and cough. Here’s what to look out for, and what to do if your child has COVID. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed September 2024] AAP. COVID-19 Vaccines in infants, children, and adolescents....

Croup in babies and children causes a very distinctive, barky-sounding cough that’s typically worse at night. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Croup and Your Young Child. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Croup-Treatment.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed January 2022] Aghdam MK et al. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/recurrent-croupOpens a new window[Accessed January 2022] Lim CC et al....

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness that causes a high fever and some flu-like symptoms. One in four people with dengue fever will become sick and experience mild or severe symptoms. Mild symptoms usually go away on their own, but severe symptoms require medical attention. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies....

Depression in children is becoming increasingly common, now affecting more than 20 percent of kids. A sad child isn’t necessarily depressed. Talk with your child’s doctor or a mental health professional. Usually, childhood depression responds well to therapy or a combination of therapy and medication. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies....

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The Important of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/119/1/182/70699/The-Importance-of-Play-in-Promoting-Healthy-ChildOpens a new window[Accessed March 2022] California Department of Education. Foundation: Cause-and-Effect.https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/itf09cogdevfdcae.aspOpens a new window[Accessed March 2022] CDC. Milestone Moments.https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/parents_pdfs/milestonemomentseng508.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed March 2022] Nemours Foundation. ‘Love builds brains’: representations of attachment and children’s brain development in parenting education material....

Most kids conquer separation anxiety by their third birthday. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Growing independence: Tips for parents of young children. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Growing-Independence-Tips-for-Parents-of-Young-Children.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2020] AAP. Helping your child develop a healthy sense of self esteem. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/Pages/Helping-Your-Child-Develop-A-Healthy-Sense-of-Self-Esteem.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2020]...

Here’s why identical twins aren’t 100% alike at least when you’re looking at their DNA. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The difference between identical and fraternal twins. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/The-Difference-Between-Identical-and-Fraternal-Twins.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed February 2025] Chen N et al. Risk factors associated with monozygotic twinning in offspring conceived by assisted reproductive technology....

Here’s when and why you may want to opt out. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Approaches to limit intervention during labor and birth. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2019/02/approaches-to-limit-intervention-during-labor-and-birthOpens a new window[Accessed November 2023] ACOG. Intrapartum management of intraamniotic infection. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion Number 712....

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Bright Futures Previsit Questionnaire: 6 Year Visit. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/Documents/6-Year-Old_Previsit_Questionnaire.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed July 2017] AAP. Cognitive development in preschool children. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Cognitive-Development-In-Preschool-Children.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed July 2017] ASHA. Language-based learning disabilities (reading, spelling, and writing). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/LBLD.htmOpens a new window[Accessed July 2017]...

Late ovulation means you’ll release an egg for fertilization later in your cycle than expected. This shouldn’t cause problems getting pregnant, though you may need to adjust your baby-making schedule. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/evaluating-infertilityOpens a new window[Accessed November 2023] ACOG. Thyroid disease in pregnancy....

The hepatitis A vaccine will help protect your child against the hepatitis A virus, which causes liver disease. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. California, and member of theBabyCenter Medical Advisory BoardOpens a new window CDC. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/11/04-0623_04_articleOpens a new window. [Accessed March 2025] CDC. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....