Doctors and experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics discuss all aspects of your child's health and well-being.
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Although children under age four are most at risk for choking on food and small objects, youngsters in their middle years can choke too. ... read more
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6/4/14
10 mins
Disordered Eating: Think Your Children Are Immune?
Expert : Yolanda (Linda) Reid Chassiakos, MD
Concerns about being overweight begin as early as preschool, and the drive for thinness intensifies with age. ... read more
If your kid is heading off to high school or college, how can you be sure they'll be kept safe? ... read more
6/4/14
10 mins
Transitions for Graduates: An Exciting Time for All
Expert : Yolanda (Linda) Reid Chassiakos, MD
Transitioning from high school to the next life stage can be a time of excitement. But it can also be a time filled with uncertainty. ... read more
6/4/14
10 mins
AAP Recommendations on Drug Testing for Children & Adolescents
Expert : Sharon Levy, MD, MPH
Drug testing in adolescents can be useful as a part of a complete assessment for substance use or mental health disorders. ... read more
What are your kids doing this summer? Sitting around playing video games all day? Or do you have something healthier and more fun in mind? ... read more
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) feels strongly that parents should never -- even for a moment -- leave children alone near open bodies of water. ... read more
Fevers can be scary for parents. Learning what causes fevers and how to treat them will ease your anxiety. ... read more
Toddlers. One minute they’re singing and dancing and the next they’re a pile of tears. What's a parent to do? ... read more
Teens are actively engaged in social media, social networking, and texting. Do you know what your teen is up to online? ... read more
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