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 ...

Nutrition is the study of food and how it works in your body. Nutrition includes all the stuff that's in your food, such as vitamins, protein, fat, and more. It's important to eat a variety of foods, ...

Forearm crutches are devices that give support to the forearms to help a person stand and walk. Are Forearm Crutches Right for My Child? Children ages 8 and older who can walk by themselves but have ...

How Does the Brain Work? And How Does the Nervous System Work? How do you remember the way to your friend's house? Why do your eyes blink without you ever thinking about it? Where do dreams come from?

How Can I Help My Child Manage Anxiety? Feeling nervous, worried, or uneasy at times is a normal part of growing up. Helping your child feel more in control and able to cope with stress can help ...

What Is an Umbilical Hernia? An umbilical hernia happens when part of a child's intestines bulges through the abdominal wall inside the belly button. It shows up as a bump under the belly button. The ...

Most blood tests take only a few minutes. They’re done at some doctor’s offices, and at community labs, diagnostic centers, and hospitals. A doctor, nurse, or phlebotomist (fleh-BOT-eh-mist, someone ...

Herd immunity is the idea that when many people are immune to (protected from) a contagious infection, it's harder for that infection to spread in a community. Antibody shots against specific germs ...

I have lots of little bumps (almost like goosebumps or whiteheads) on my penis. Is this a sign that something is wrong? If you've never had sex, little white bumps on the shaft of the penis may be ...

How Does Air Enter the Respiratory System? Air enters the respiratory system through the nose or the mouth. If it goes in the nostrils (also called nares), the air is warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs ...

What Does the Heart & Circulatory System Do? If you've ever wondered how your heart works, this movie has the answer. And special thanks to the Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation for supporting ...

Pinworms are tiny worms that can cause an infection in the intestines. Pinworm infections affects millions of people each year, especially school-age kids If your child develops a pinworm infection, ...